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GUJCET · Physics · Moving Charges and Magnetism

A particle of mass \(m\) and charge \(q\) is incident on XZ plane with velocity \(v\) in a direction making angle \(\theta\) with a uniform magnetic field applied along \(X\)-axis. The nature of motion performed by the particle is ________.

  1. A circular
  2. B helical
  3. C parabola
  4. D Straight line
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(B) helical

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The velocity component parallel to the magnetic field causes linear motion. The velocity component perpendicular to the magnetic field causes circular motion.