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COMEDK · Physics · 21. Magnetic Effects of Current

An electron is moving along positive \(X\)-axis. To get it moving on an anti-clockwise circular path in \(X-Y\)-plane, a magnetic field is applied

  1. A along positive \(Y\)-axis
  2. B along positive \(Z\)-axis
  3. C along negative \(Y\)-axis
  4. D along negative \(Z\)-axis
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(B) along positive \(Z\)-axis

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For the particle to move along anti-clockwise path, force should be along \(\hat{\mathbf{j}} y\)-direction. Since, velocity is along \(\hat{\mathbf{i}}\), Hence, \(F_m=-e(\mathbf{v} \times \mathbf{B})\) In terms of unit vectors,…