Asked in Premeth MDCAT 2025 LR-04 — Electromagnetism, Transition Elements 2025Moderate

A strong magnetic field is applied on a stationary electron, then the electron _.

Correct answer: D. Remains stationary

  • A. Moves in the direction of the field
  • B. Moves perpendicular to the direction of the field
  • C. Moves opposite to the direction of the field
  • D. Remains stationary

Explanation

A strong magnetic field is applied to a stationary electron. Then the electron remains stationary because magnetic force act on moving charge.Hence, the option C is the correct answer.

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