A free electron is placed in the path of

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

A free electron is placed in the path of a plane electromagnetic wave. The electron will start moving -

Options:

along the magnetic field

along the electric field

along the direction of propagation of wave

in a plane containing magnetic field and the direction of propagation of wave.

Correct Answer:

along the electric field

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → along the electric field