A charged particle moves in a magnetic field. What is the condition for it to experience maximum force?
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A charged particle moves in a magnetic field. What is the condition for it to experience maximum force?
Moving parallel to the field
Moving perpendicular to the field
At an angle of 45 degrees
At an angle of 90 degrees
The magnetic force on a charged particle is maximum when it moves perpendicular to the magnetic field.
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Q: A charged particle moves in a magnetic field. What is the condition for it to experience maximum force?
Solution: The magnetic force on a charged particle is maximum when it moves perpendicular to the magnetic field.
Steps: 6
Step 1: Understand that a charged particle is any particle that has an electric charge, like an electron or proton.
Step 2: Know that a magnetic field is an area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.
Step 3: Learn that when a charged particle moves in a magnetic field, it experiences a force.
Step 4: Recognize that the strength of this force depends on the angle between the direction of the particle's movement and the direction of the magnetic field.
Step 5: Realize that the force is maximum when the particle moves at a 90-degree angle (perpendicular) to the magnetic field.
Step 6: Conclude that to achieve maximum force on the charged particle, it must be moving perpendicular to the magnetic field.
