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A proton entering a uniform magnetic field B in the direction of B will move along a:

Correct answer: A. Straight line

  • A. Straight line
  • B. Circle
  • C. Parabola
  • D. Helix

Explanation

FB = qvBsin0o = 0 So, proton will move along the straight lline.If the proton enters in the magnetic field in the direction of the field then the angle between v and B would be 0 and sin(0)=0 so the proton will move in the straight line.

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