Section 3
Magnetic Force on a Moving Electric Charge
Book
Version 3
By Boundless
By Boundless
Boundless Physics
Physics
by Boundless
2 concepts
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/31210/square/figure-23-04-01a.jpeg)
Magnitude of the Magnetic Force
The magnetic force on a charged particle q moving in a magnetic field B with a velocity v (at angle θ to B) is
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/14036/square/figure-23-04-01a.jpeg)
Direction of the Magnetic Force: The Right Hand Rule
The right hand rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic force on a positive charge.