Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 291

Question: An electron enters a magnetic field whose direction is perpendicular to the velocity of the electron. Then [MP PMT 1996; CBSE PMT 2003]

Options:

A) The speed of the electron will increase

B) The speed of the electron will decrease

C) The speed of the electron will remain the same

D) The velocity of the electron will remain the same

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Force acts perpendicular to the velocity in a magnetic field, so speed of electron will remain same.