Moving Charges And Magnetism Ques 4

4. A particle of mass $m$, charge $Q$ and kinetic energy $T$ enters a transverse uniform magnetic field of induction $\vec{B}$. After $3$ seconds, the kinetic energy of the particle will be:

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(a) $3 $ $T$

(b) $2 $ $T$

(c) $T$

(d) $4 $ $T$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 4.(c)

Solution:

  1. (c) When a charged particle enters a transverse magnetic field it traverse a circular path. Its kinetic energy remains constant.