NEET2003PhysicsMagnetic Effects of CurrentActual
An electron is travelling along the x -direction. It encounters a magnetic field in the y -direction. Its subsequent motion will be
Options
- Astraight line along the x -direction
- Ba circle in the x z plane
- Ca circle in the y z plane
- Da circle in the x y plane.
Correct answer
B. a circle in the x z plane
Step-by-step solution
We know that the force on a charged particle e due to a magnetic field is given by array ll & F =e( v B ) Here v =v_x= i and B =B_y j & F =e v_x B_y( i j )=e v_x B_y k array Therefore the subsequent motion of the charged particle will be a circle in the x z plane.