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pinkenergy said:ohhh! is that regardless of it being a positive or negative charge?
Charge movement in a magnetic field along the z-axis refers to the motion of charged particles (such as electrons) when they are subjected to a magnetic field that is perpendicular to the z-axis, either into or out of the page.
A magnetic field exerts a force on charged particles that are moving along the z-axis. This force is perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the direction of motion, causing the charged particles to move in a circular path.
The direction of charge movement in a magnetic field along the z-axis is determined by the direction of the magnetic field, the charge of the particle, and the velocity of the particle. The right hand rule can be used to determine the direction of the force on a moving charge in a magnetic field.
The strength of the magnetic field has a direct impact on the amount of force exerted on charged particles moving along the z-axis. A stronger magnetic field will result in a greater force and a tighter circular path for the charged particles.
This phenomenon is used in various technologies, such as electric motors and generators, particle accelerators, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. It also plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of charged particles in space and in the Earth's magnetic field.