KCET · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current
If a velocity has both perpendicular and parallel components while moving through a magnetic field, what is the path followed by a charged particle?
- A Circular
- B Elliptical
- C Linear
- D Helical
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Correct Answer
(D) Helical
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If velocity of charged particle has both perpendicular and parallel components while moving through a magnetic field, the
path followed by the charged particle is helical.

path followed by the charged particle is helical.

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