I know it\'s the right hand rule and I thought that it would be in the negative

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I know it's the right hand rule and I thought that it would be in the negative x direction and the positive z direction but it isn't.

The figure below shows an alpha particle (a helium atom, but without the two electrons) moving with a velocity in the ?x direction. If this particle experiences a force along the +zdirection, what can you conclude about the direction B with arrow points in the ?z direction. I know it's the right hand rule and I thought that it would be in the negative x direction and the positive z direction but it isn't. B with arrow points in the +z direction. B with arrow points in the ?y direction. B with arrow points in the +y direction. B with arrow points in the ?x direction. B with arrow points in the +x direction.

Explanation / Answer

B points in the negative Y direction.

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