JAMB Physics 2015 Objective — Question 35
Question 35 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A charged particle is moving in a uniform magnetic field. If the direction of motion of the charged particle is parallel to the magnetic field, the path of the charge will
- A. curve inwards
- B. be a parabola
- C. curve outwards
- D. be a straight lineCorrect
Explanation
When the velocity is parallel to the field, there is no magnetic force on the charge, so it continues in a straight line.
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