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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Moving charges and magnetism
  • JEE Mains 2023
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A charge particle moving in magnetic field \(B\), has the components of velocity along \(B\) as well as perpendicular to \(B\). The path of the charge particle will be

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(C) helical path with the axis along magnetic field \(B\)

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Due to component \(v_1\),

magnetic force \(F = qv _1 B \sin \theta=0\)

So \(v _1\) remains unchanged

but due to component \(v_2\) magnetic force act towards centre i.e. moving it circular. So path is helical with the axis parallel to magnetic field \(B\).

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