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A free charged particle moves through a magnetic field. The particle is likely to undergo a change in :

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Speed

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Energy

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Direction of motion

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
Direction of motion

A free charged particle moving in a magnetic field experiences a force perpendicular to its direction of motion. This force does not affect its speed. Hence there is only a change in direction.

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