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A moving charge produces


A

Only magnetic field

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Only electric field

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C

Both magnetic field and electric field

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C

Both magnetic field and electric field


Explanation of Correct Option:

Option C: Both magnetic and electric fields

  1. A charged particle always produces an electric field around it whether it is stationary or moving.
  2. But there is no magnetic field around the charged particle when it is at rest.
  3. When the charged particle moves it produces current and a current-carrying conductor produces a magnetic field.
  4. So, a moving charged particle produces both fields.

Explanation of Incorrect Options:

Option A: Only magnetic field:

A moving charge produces a magnetic field but also produces an electric field

Option B: Only electric field:

A charge irrespective of its motion produces an electric field, but a moving charge also produces a magnetic field.

Option D: None of these:

Since a moving charge produces both magnetic and electric fields, this option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is option C.


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