Gujarati
4.Moving Charges and Magnetism
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An electron enters a chamber in which an uniform magnetic field is present as shown in figure. Ignore gravity. During its motion inside the chamber 

A

the force on the electron remains constant

B

the kinetic energy of the electron remains constant

C

the momentum of the electron remains constant

D

the speed of the electron increases at a uniform rate

(KVPY-2013)

Solution

(b)

Magnetic force $F$ acting on the electron is perpendicular to $v$ and $B$.

$F =q \cdot( v \times B )$

As $F$ is perpendicular to $v$ so, $F \cdot v =0$.

Hence, work done by force is zero.

As force is not doing any work so magnitude of velocity or kinctic energy of electron remains constant.

Standard 12
Physics

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