A charged particle with constant speed enters a uniform magnetic field whose…

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Fields and their consequences · Fields and their consequences

Problem

3. A charged particle with constant speed enters a uniform magnetic field whose direction is perpendicular to the particles velocity. The particle will: (A) Speed up (B) Experience no change in velocity (C) Follow a parabolic arc (D) Follow a circular arc

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