Calculating the Magnitude of the force

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Homework Statement



Calculate the magnitude of the force on an electron moving at 4×10^6 m/s at an angle of 8 degrees to a magnetic field of 0.3 Tesla. Give your answer in Newtons.

Homework Equations


the equation that i used was f= qvBsin(8)

The Attempt at a Solution


f = 1.602 E-27(4E6)Sin 8
but i keep getting the wrong answer, what am i doing wrong ,. PLease help me. Thanks
 
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It looks like you didn't include B.
 
oh thank you after i include B i still get the wrong answer. i get 2.68E-22
 
I just noticed you're not using the right value for q, and make sure your calculator is in degrees mode.