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Fleming's left-hand rule

Problem

A wire carrying current, I, flows in a region of uniform magnetic field, B, that points to the left.
The wire experiences a downward force, F.
Which of the following correctly shows the direction of the current, I?
Note: = into the screen, = out of the screen.
Choose 1 answer: