The magnetic force acting on a charged particle of charge -2 μ C in a magnetic field of 2 ~T acting in y direction, when the particle velocity is (2…
NEET UG 2009 — Physics Electromagnetism
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The magnetic force acting on a charged particle of charge −2μC in a magnetic field of 2T acting in y direction, when the particle velocity is (2i^+3j^)×106ms−1 is
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Held on 30 Apr 2009 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
A
8N in −z direction
B
4N in z direction
C
8N in y direction
D
8N in z direction
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Solution
Key Idea: When a charge q moves with velocity v inside magnetic field of strength B, then force on charge is called magnetic Lorentz force. The magnetic Lorentz force is in the direction of vector v×B Magnetic Lorentz force F=q(v×B)=−2×10−6[2×2×106]=8N along negative -axis
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