COMEDK2015PhysicsMagnetic Effects of Current
A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. The velocity of the particle at some instant makes an acute angle with the magnetic field. The path of the particle will be
Options
- Aa straight line
- Ba circle
- Ca helix with uniform piteh
- Da helix with non-uniform pitch
Correct answer
C. a helix with uniform piteh
Step-by-step solution
When a charged particle moves in uniform magnetic field making an acute angle with the direction of magnetic field, then it moves on helical path with uniform pitch.