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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

An electron is shot in a steady electric and magnetic field such that its velocity is V. and electric field E and magnetic field B are mutually perpendicular with magnitudes 1 volt/cm and 2 tesla respectively. What is the velocity of the electron if the Lorentz (Magnetic) force cancels with the electrostatic force on the electron?

Options:

50 ms−1

0.5 ms−1

5 ms−1

0.05 ms−1

Correct Answer:

50 ms−1

Explanation:

qE = qvB