When a charged particle moves through a magnetic field, the field changes the particle:
Correct answer: C. β-particle
- A. Mass
- B. α-particle
- C. β-particle
- D. Proton
Explanation
When a charged particle moves through a magnetic field, it experiences a force called the magnetic Lorentz force, which acts perpendicular to both the velocity of the particle and the magnetic field. This force causes the charged particle to move in a curved path, but it does not change the fundamental properties of the particle itself, such as its mass or identity. Therefore, none of the options listed are correct.
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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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