An ionized gas contains both positive and negative ions. If it is subjected simultaneously to an electric field along the $+x$ direction and a magnetic field along the $+z$ direction,then

  • A
    Positive ions deflect towards $+y$ direction and negative ions towards $-y$ direction
  • B
    All ions deflect towards $+y$ direction
  • C
    All ions deflect towards $-y$ direction
  • D
    Positive ions deflect towards $-y$ direction and negative ions towards $+y$ direction

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