Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 7.21

Electrodynamics — David J. Griffiths

Physics · uniform-B-field-turned-off-charge-motion

Problem

Imagine a uniform magnetic field, pointing in the zz direction and filling all space (B=B0z^\mathbf{B} = B_0 \hat{z}). A positive charge is at rest, at the origin. Now somebody turns off the magnetic field, thereby inducing an electric field. In what direction does the charge move?

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