Magnetic Force on Moving Particle · CAP 2001 #17

Physics · electromagnetism

Problem

A particle, moving through a certain region of space, experiences a non-zero magnetic force. Which of the following is possible? (a) A magnetic field exists in that region and changes the speed of the particle. (b) A magnetic field exists in this region and the particle's velocity vector is parallel to the magnetic field vector. (c) A magnetic field exists in this region and the particle is moving at right angles to the magnetic field. (d) A magnetic field exists in this region and the particle is moving in the direction opposite to the magnetic field vector.

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