A moving particle of charge q and mass m enters a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of field. Then
A moving particle of charge q and mass m enters a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of field. Then
(A) its energy increases
(B) its energy remains constant
(C) it follows a circular path
(D) its velocity vector changes
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A moving charge particle enters a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of field. Then it follow a circular path.
The magnetic field perpendicular to velocity. So, the particle will perform a uniform circular motion and thus speed will not change and thus no change in kinetic energy.
Option (C) is correct.
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