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The work done by a magnetic field, on a moving charge is

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zero because F acts parallel to v
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positive because F acts perpendicular to v
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zero because F acts perpendicular to v
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negative because F acts parallel to v
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Solution

The correct option is A zero because F acts perpendicular to v
Force on moving charge while moving in magnetic field is;
=q(v×B)
where F is perpendicular to v.
Work done/sec =F.v=Fvcos90o=0

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