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KCET · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current

A strong magnetic field is applied on a stationary electron. Then, the electron

  1. A moves in the direction of the field
  2. B moves in an opposite direction of the field
  3. C remains stationary
  4. D starts spinning
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(C) remains stationary

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Force on an electron in an uniform magnetic field is given as
\(F=q v B\)
Since, the particle is stationary, i.e., \(v=0\)
\(\Rightarrow F=0\)
So, the electron remains stationary.