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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

A particle is moving in positive x-direction in a magnetic field of 0.5 T directed towards negative x direction. What can be said about the magnetic component of Lorentz force if the charge on the particle is 4 C?

Options:

Lorentz force = 4 N.

Lorentz force = 2 N.

Lorentz force = 0.

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

Lorentz force = 0.

Explanation:

As the magnetic field and velocity are antiparallel to each other, the magnetic part of the Lorentz field is zero.