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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 27 Objective Question

Question

A charged particle is placed in a uniform magnetic field and negligible gravitational field. When released, it will exhibit constant:
Options
A Acceleration
B Velocity
C Speed
Correct Answer
D Position
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Magnetic force is always perpendicular to velocity - changes direction, not speed.

Hint

Magnetic force is always perpendicular to velocity - changes direction, not speed.

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