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An ionised gas contains both positive and negative ions initially at rest. If it is subjected simultaneously to an electric field along the +x-direction and a magnetic field along the +z-direction, then

A

Positive ions deflect towards +y direction and negative ions towards -y direction

B

All ions deflect towards +y direction

C

All ions deflect towards -y direction

D

Positive ions deflect towards -y direction and negative ions towards +y direction

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