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An electron enters a region of uniform prependicular E and B fields. It is observed that the velocity V of the electron is unaffected. A possible explanation is:

Correct answer: D. V is perpendicular to both E and B and has magnitude E/B

  • A. V is parallel to t and has magnitude E/B
  • B. V is parallel to B
  • C. V is perpendicular to both E and B and has magnitude B/E
  • D. V is perpendicular to both E and B and has magnitude E/B

Explanation

It is observed that the velocity nv of the electron is unaffected is that v is perpendicular to both E and B and has magnitude E/B

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