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A positively-charged particle (alpha particle) projected towards west is deflected towards north by a magnetic field. The direction of magnetic field is:

A

towards south

B

towards east

C

downward

D

upward

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The correct Answer is:
D
In accordance with Fleming.s Left-Hand Rule, the direction of magnetic field is vertically upward.
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