Proton in magnetic and electric field

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Homework Statement




As shown in the figure below, a proton moves in the +x direction with speed v and is immersed in both, a uniform magnetic field, B, oriented in the -z direction, and a uniform electric field, E (not shown in the diagram). What electric field orientation is required in order for the proton to move un-deflected through the combined magnetic and electric field region?
(a) +y direction
(b) -y direction
(c) +z direction

Answer is B.

http://i.imgur.com/1G80T.png

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Homework Equations



qE=qVB

The Attempt at a Solution



I used RHR, I get answer A...
 
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Delphi51 said:
Which way does the B field push on the proton?
Which way should the E field push on it?

Which way does the B field push on the proton? Along x-axis
Which way should the E field push on it? Opposite direction of qvb?