Question

A positive charge is at rest in a uniform magnetic field directed to the right. What force does the positive charge feel, due to the magnetic field?

• A. An upward force.
• B. A downward force.
• C. A force to the left.
• D. No force is felt.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

No force is felt.

For experiencing a magnetic force on a charge particle, the particle should move in the magnetic field with some velocity. As the velocity of the particle is zero so, the force on the particle is also zero.