A charge of moves at perpendicular to a magnetic field of . What is the magnetic force on it (in N)?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 1000

  1. Step 1: State the magnetic Lorentz force magnitude on a moving charge: .
  2. Step 2: For perpendicular motion (, ), substitute charge , velocity , and flux density : .
  3. Step 3: Compute force: .
Answer
1000.

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