College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 19 - Multiple-Choice Questions - Page 751: 5

Answer

The correct answer is: (c) moves perpendicular to the magnetic field

Work Step by Step

The magnetic force on a point charge is proportional to $sin~\theta$, where $\theta$ is the angle between the velocity vector and the magnetic field. Therefore, the force is largest when $\theta = 90^{\circ}$ The correct answer is: (c) moves perpendicular to the magnetic field
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