Practicing Success

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, which of the following provides the centripetal force?

Options:

qvB Cos θ

\(\frac{qvB }{r}\)  Sin θ

qvB Sin θ

None of these.

Correct Answer:

qvB Sin θ

Explanation:

In case of a motion of a charged particle perpendicular to the external magnetic field, qvB Sin θ provides the centripetal force.