When v ⊥ B, the magnetic force F = qvB acts perpendicular to velocity, providing centripetal force. This results in circular motion.
A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. If the velocity is perpendicular to the field, the path of the particle is:
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A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. If the velocity is perpendicular to the field, the path of the particle is:
Verified 30 May 2026.
Options
- A
Circular
- B
Straight line
- C
Parabolic
- D
Helical
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