Q.

A uniform electric field and a uniform magnetic field acting along the same direction in a certain region. If an electron is projected along the direction of the fields with a certain velocity, then

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a

it will turn towards left of direction of motion

b

it will turn towards right of direction of motion

c

its velocity will increase

d

its velocity will decrease

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The magnetic field will not apply any force on the electron. On the other hand, the electric field will apply a force on the electron in opposite direction of the motion.As a result, the velocity of the electron will decrease.
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