Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 302
Question: A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. The velocity of the particle at some instant makes an acute angle with the magnetic field. The path of the particle will be [MP PMT 1999]
Options:
A) A straight line
B) A circle
C) A helix with uniform pitch
D) A helix with non-uniform pitch
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
When particle enters at angle other than 0° or 90° or 180°, path followed is helix.
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