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If a velocity has both perpendicular and parallel components while moving through a magnetic field, what is the path followed by a charged particle?

A

Circular

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Elliptical

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C

Linear

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D

Helical

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Solution

The correct option is D Helical
The component of velocity perpendicular to the magnetic field makes the particle to move in a circular orbit whereas the component of velocity parallel to the magnetic field drifts the particle in that direction. Thus overall, the particle traces a helical path.

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