F = qv×B acts as centripetal force → circular path.
A charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity. The path of the particle is:
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A charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity. The path of the particle is:
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Verified 30 May 2026.
Options
- A
Straight line
- B
Circular
- C
Elliptical
- D
Parabolic
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