Consider the following statements regarding a charged particle in a magnetic field . Which of the statements are true :

  • A

    Starting with zero velocity, it accelerates in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field.

  • B

    Direction of deflecting force on the moving charged particle is perpendicular to its velocity.

  • C

    Only the component of magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of motion of the charged particle is effective in deflecting it.

  • D

    Both $(B)$ and $(C)$

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