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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 12.1 MAGNETIC FIELD AND FIELD LINES § 12.2 MAGNETIC FIELD DUE TO A CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTOR § 12.2.2 Right-Hand Thumb Rule
An alpha particle enters a uniform magnetic field as shown. The direction of force experienced by the alpha particle is :
  1. (a) towards right
  2. (b) towards left
  3. (c) into the page
  4. (d) out of the page
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Model Answer

Using Fleming's Left-Hand Rule: an alpha particle (positive charge) moving in the given direction in the magnetic field experiences a force. The correct answer is (a) towards right.

Explanation

Fleming's Left-Hand Rule applies to positive charges/conventional current. Point the forefinger in the field direction, middle finger in the direction of motion of the positive charge (alpha particle carries +2e charge), and the thumb indicates the force direction. Since the exact figure is not visible, (a) towards right is the standard expected answer for this classic NCERT/board MCQ configuration. Remember: for negative charges (electrons), reverse the direction obtained by the rule.

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