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An electron is travelling along the x-direction. It encounters a magnetic field in the y-direction. Its subsequent motion will be

a
Straight line along the x-direction
b
A circle in the xz-plane
c
A circle in the yz-plane
d
A circle in the .zy-plane

detailed solution

Correct option is B

F→=−ev→ × B→  ⇒  F→=−evi^  ×  Bj^ =evB  −k^That is, force on electron is acting towards negative z-axis. Hence, particle will move on a circle in xz-plane.

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