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A positively-charged particle [alpha particle] projected towards the west is defiected towards the north by a magnetic field. The direction of the magnetic field is .

A

towards south

B

towards east

C

downwards

D

upward

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As per Fleming.s left-hand rule, d] is the correct option.
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