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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 2 Objective Question

Question

uniform magnetic field will cause a charge to move in a circle if the charge is moving
Options
A perpendicular to the field lines and the field strength is constant
Correct Answer
B parallel to the field and the field is constant
C perpendicular to the field and the field is increasing
D parallel to the field and the field is increasing
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Circular motion requires v ⟂ B and constant B (uniform).

Hint

v perpendicular to B gives centripetal force.

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