The direction of force experienced by a charged particle moving in a magnetic field will be
Correct answer: D. perpendicular to both the field and velocity vector
- A. parallel to the field
- B. opposite to the field
- C. parallel to its direction
- D. perpendicular to both the field and velocity vector
Explanation
D is the correct answerThe direction of the force experienced by a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is given by the right-hand rule. The force is perpendicular to both the magnetic field direction and the velocity vector of the charged particle. This is a consequence of the Lorentz force law.
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Magnetic flux density and magnetic flux describe the strength of a magnetic field and the field passing through a surface. A charged particle moving through a magnetic field experiences a force perpendicular to its velocity and may follow circular or helical motion, depending on the angle between velocity and field.
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