A velocity selector consists of a charged particle passing through crossed electric and magnetic fields. The forces exerted by these fields are in opposite directions, and only particles of a certain velocity will move in a straight line. In the following, disregard the magnitudes of the fields. In a velocity selector, the particles move toward the east, and the magnetic field is directed to the north. What direction should the electric field point?

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A velocity selector consists of a charged particle passing through crossed electric and magnetic fields. The forces exerted by these fields are in opposite directions, and only particles of a certain velocity will move in a straight line. In the following, disregard the magnitudes of the fields. In a velocity selector, the particles move toward the east, and the magnetic field is directed to the north. What direction should the electric field point?