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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 18 Objective Question

Question

Which of the following gives the magnetic force (F) on a charge (q) moving in a field (B) with a velocity (V)?
Options
A F = B + qV
B F = Bq/v
C F = BqVsinθ
Correct Answer
D F = BqV/sinθ
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The magnetic force on a moving charge is F = qvBsinθ, where θ is the angle between v and B.

Hint

Recall the cross-product magnitude formula: |F| = qvB sinθ.

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