A charged particle moves in a magnetic field. What is the path of the particle if it enters the field perpendicularly? (2023)
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A charged particle moves in a magnetic field. What is the path of the particle if it enters the field perpendicularly? (2023)
Straight line
Circular path
Elliptical path
Parabolic path
A charged particle moving perpendicularly to a magnetic field experiences a magnetic force that acts as a centripetal force, causing it to move in a circular path.
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Q: A charged particle moves in a magnetic field. What is the path of the particle if it enters the field perpendicularly? (2023)
Solution: A charged particle moving perpendicularly to a magnetic field experiences a magnetic force that acts as a centripetal force, causing it to move in a circular path.
