Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Magnetic Field
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Magnetic Field
When a charged particle at rest experiences zero electromagnetic...
When a charged particle at rest experiences zero electromagnetic force,
Options
- Athe electric field must be zero
- Bthe magnetic field must be zero
- Cthe electric field might or might not be zero
- Dthe magnetic field might or might not be zero
Correct answer
D. the magnetic field might or might not be zero
Step-by-step solution
The electromagnetic force on a charged particle is given by the Lorentz force equation:
Since the particle is at rest, its velocity . The magnetic force component is , irrespective of the magnetic field .
The total force reduces to .
Given that the total electromagnetic force is zero, we have . Since the particle is charged (), the electric field must be zero.
The magnetic field does not exert any force on a particle at rest, so it might or might not be zero.
Since the particle is at rest, its velocity . The magnetic force component is , irrespective of the magnetic field .
The total force reduces to .
Given that the total electromagnetic force is zero, we have . Since the particle is charged (), the electric field must be zero.
The magnetic field does not exert any force on a particle at rest, so it might or might not be zero.