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If the direction of the initial velocity of a charged particle is neither along nor perpendicular to that of the magnetic field, then the orbit will be:

A

a straight line

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B

an ellipse

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C

a circle

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D

a helix.

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Solution

The correct option is C a helix.
The perpendicular component will be responsible for circular motion and parallel component will take it along the magnetic field. Considering both the phenomena, the resultant motion will be helical.

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