Why Does an Electron Move Downward in an Upward Electric Field?

[Soaring Crane]

Homework Statement

An electron is moving horizontally east in an electric field that points vertically upward. The electric force on the electron is

a.zero
b.vertically upward
c.vertically downward
d.to the east

Homework Equations

This is really a conceptual question. (Perhaps vector F = vector E*q)

The Attempt at a Solution

Is the answer c.vertically downward?? An electron has a negative charge, so the force on the charge is in an opposite direction from the electric field, which is vertically upward?

Thanks.

 

[Kurdt]

You're correct.