$A$ light beam is described by $E = 800 \sin \omega (t - x/c)$. An electron is allowed to move normal to the propagation of the light beam with a speed of $3 \times 10^{7} \text{ m/s}$. What is the maximum magnetic force exerted on the electron?

  • A
    $1.28 \times 10^{-18} \text{ N}$
  • B
    $1.28 \times 10^{-21} \text{ N}$
  • C
    $12.8 \times 10^{-17} \text{ N}$
  • D
    $12.8 \times 10^{-18} \text{ N}$

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