Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 237

Question: An infinitely long current carrying wire carries current i. A charge of mass m and charge q is projected with speed v parallel to the direction of current at a distance r from it. Then, the radius of curvature at the point of projection is

Options:

A) $ \frac{2rmv}{q{\mu_{0}}i} $

B) $ \frac{2\pi rmv}{q{\mu_{0}}i} $

C) r

D) Cannot be determined

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] $ F=qvB=\frac{qv{\mu_{0}}i}{2\pi r} $ $ \frac{mv^{2}}{R}=\frac{qv{\mu_{0}}i}{2\pi r}\Rightarrow R=\frac{2\pi rmv}{q{\mu_{0}}i} $