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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · May/June 2022 · Q391 Mark

The diagram shows a beam of electrons about to enter a magnetic field. The magnetic field is directed into the page. What is the direction of the deflection of the electrons as they enter the magnetic field?

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Ainto the page
Bout of the page
Cup the page
Ddown the page

✓ Correct answer

D: down the page

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Topic
Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 39.

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