The discussion centers on calculating the speed of an electron moving perpendicular to a magnetic field of 0.14T, given a force of 8.7 x 10^-15 N. The relevant formula is derived from the Lorentz force law, expressed as F = qvB, leading to the rearranged equation v = Bq/F. The charge of the electron, which is -1.6 x 10^-19 C, is crucial for the calculation, although the velocity itself is a scalar quantity and should be reported as a positive value.
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