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Lorentz force in the electric and magnetic field is:

Correct answer: D. F = q(E+vB)

  • A. F = qv(E+B)
  • B. F = qE(v+B)
  • C. F = qvB
  • D. F = q(E+vB)

Explanation

Option D is correct since the Lorentz force refers specifically to the formula for the magnetic force, with the total electromagnetic force.Options A and B are incorrect since both the formula does not follow the Lorentz force definition. Option C is incorrect since the F = qvB formula is obtained after the definition of magnetic field or cross product.

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