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A charged particle enters parallel in a strong magnetic field, its K.E?

Correct answer: D. Remains constant

  • A. Decreases
  • B. Increases then decreases
  • C. Becomes zero
  • D. Remains constant

Explanation

Option A : When a charged particle enters a magnetic field, its K.E. not decreases. Option B : When a charged particle enters a magnetic field, its K.E. does not increase and then decreases. It remains the same. Option C : When a charged particle enters the magnetic field, its K.E. will not become zero rather it remains the same.Option : D When a charged particle enters, parallel to the uniform magnetic field, it is not acted by any force, that is, it is not accelerated. Thus, its speed remains constant, and so does its kinetic energy.

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