Cathode rays gain K.E. when accelerated by an electric field. If they are subjected to a uniform magnetic field, then their
A
Energy increases
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B
Momentum increases
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C
Energy and momentum decrease
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D
Energy and magnitude of momentum remain unaffected
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Solution
The correct option is D Energy and magnitude of momentum remain unaffected Zero work is done by magnetic field on a moving charged particle Momentum changes but magnitude remains same