An ionized gas contains both positive and negative ions. If it is subjected…

Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsMagnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

An ionized gas contains both positive and negative ions. If it is subjected simultaneously to an electric field along the +x direction and a magnetic field along the +z direction, then
  1. positive ions deflect towards +y direction and negative ions towards –y direction.
  2. all ions deflect towards +y direction
  3. all ions deflect towards –y direction
  4. positive ions deflect towards –y direction and negative ions towards +y direction.

Answer

(A) positive ions deflect towards + y direction and negative ions towards – y direction.

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