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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

In case of a motion of a charged particle perpendicular to the external magnetic field, what is the trajectory traced by the charged particle?

Options:

Concentric Circles

Helical Path

Arbitrary Trajectory

Circular Path

Correct Answer:

Circular Path

Explanation:

In case of a motion of a charged particle perpendicular to the external magnetic field, the trajectory traced by the particle is a circular path.