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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 22 Objective Question

Question

A charged particle travelling in a uniform field could have a circular trajectory if the field is:
Options
A gravitational
B magnetic
Correct Answer
C electrical
D gravitational or electrical
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Only a MAGNETIC field gives a force (F = qvB) that is always perpendicular to the velocity - producing uniform circular motion.

Hint

Only a MAGNETIC field gives a force (F = qvB) that is always perpendicular to the velocity - producing uniform circular motion.

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