The figure shows three situations when an electron with velocity $\vec v$ travels through a uniform magnetic field $\vec B$. In each case,what is the direction of the magnetic force on the electron?

  • A
    positive $z-$ axis,negative $x-$ axis,positive $y-$ axis
  • B
    negative $z-$ axis,negative $x-$ axis and zero
  • C
    positive $z-$ axis,positive $y-$ axis and zero
  • D
    negative $z-$ axis,positive $x-$ axis and zero

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