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Homework Statement
An electron traveling horizontally east passes between two horizontal, oppositely charged plates and is deflected downward.
Part A: Passing through the same space between the plates, in what direction (if any) a proton traveling horizontally east would be deflected?
Part B: Passing through the same space between the plates, in what direction (if any) an electron traveling horizontally west would be deflected?
Part C: Passing through the same space between the plates, in what direction (if any) a proton traveling horizontally west would be deflected?
Part D: Passing through the same space between the plates, in what direction (if any) a proton traveling horizontally north would be deflected?
Answer choices for all parts :
a) It wouldn't be deflected.
b) It would be deflected vertically downward.
c) It would be deflected vertically upward.
Homework Equations
Not sure. This question is labeled under "Electric Fields and Forces."
The Attempt at a Solution
My gut tells me that the proton traveling horizontally east would be deflected upward, opposite of the electron. I have no clue how traveling west changes the problem. And as far as part D, what does horizontally north even mean? I'm really lost on this problem. I'm not sure with what concepts to approach it.