Due to the magnetic force, a positively charged particle executes uniform circular motion within a uniform magnetic field 'B'. If the charge is 'q' and the radius of its path is r, which of the expressions gives the magnitude of the particle's linear momentum:
Correct answer: A. qBr
- A. qBr
- B. qB/r
- C. q/(Br)
- D. B
Explanation
Here the centripetal force will balance the magnetic force. So, mv2/r=qvB or mv=qBr Thus, linear momentum, p=mv=qBr
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