When a charged particle enters the magnetic field perpendicular to the velocity of charge, the followed path is _.
Correct answer: A. Circular
- A. Circular
- B. Parabolic
- C. Elliptical
- D. Hyperbolic
Explanation
When the velocity V of charged particle is perpendicular to magnetic field B,the force is always directed towards the center of the circular path. The magnetic force causes a centripetal acceleration changing the direction of velocity of particle and causes it to move in circular path
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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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