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Q · MagnetismDifficult · 45s
For a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to velocity, the path is: 200
TopicMagnetism
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyDifficult
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Magnetic force acts as centripetal force ⇒ circular path.
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Final Answer: Option B — Circle
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