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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

An electron is projected with uniform velocity along the axis of a current carrying long solenoid. Which of the following is true ?

Options:

The electron will be accelerated along the axis

The electron path will be circular about the axis

The electron will have helical path

The electron will continue to move with uniform velocity along the axis of the solenoid

Correct Answer:

The electron will continue to move with uniform velocity along the axis of the solenoid

Explanation:

Magnetic field due to current carrying solenoid is along the axis of the solenoid.

If electron is projected along the axis of the solenoid hence angle between velocity of electron and magnetic field is zero hence force on electron is zero. 

Electron will continue to move along the axis with uniform velocity.