Q.

A positively charged particle moving due east enters a region of uniform magnetic field directed vertically upwards. The particle will

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a

gets deflected vertically upwards

b

move in a circular orbit with its speed unchanged

c

move in a circular orbit with its speed increased

d

continue to move due east

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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As the velocity and the magnetic field are perpendicular, the particle will move in a circular path with the same velocity. Here, velocity is in horizontal direction towards east and the field is in vertically upwards, so the force will be in horizontal plane (initially towards south and then gradually changes in horizontal plane).

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