Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

The charge which is a source of electric field but not of magnetic field is -

Options:

A charge moving in a straight line

A charge static in space having zero speed

A charge moving on helical path of pitch

A charge oscillating with frequency $v$

Correct Answer:

A charge static in space having zero speed

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A charge static in space having zero speed

A static (stationary) charge generates only an electric field. A does not generate a magnetic field because magnetic fields are produced by magnetic charges.