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Question
The direction of the magnetic field in a certain region of space is determined by firing a test charge into the region with its velocity in various directions in different trials. The field direction is:A) one of the directions of the velocity when the magnetic force is zero
B) the direction of the velocity when the magnetic force is a maximum
C) the direction of the magnetic force
D) perpendicular to the velocity when the magnetic force is zero
E) none of the above
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