The magnetic force on a moving charge in a magnetic field acts

Only at right angles to the direction of motion of the particle.

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Only at right angles to magnetic field.

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At right angles to the field and the direction of motion of the particle.

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Parallel to the field as well as the direction of motion of the particle.

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Solution

The correct option is C At right angles to the field and the direction of motion of the particle.

Magnetic Forces on Moving Charges. The magnetic force on a free moving charge is perpendicular to both the velocity of the charge and the magnetic field with direction given by the right hand rule.

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