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A charged particle moves with some initial velocity along the direction of external magnetic field $B$. Now, if we apply uniform field perpendicular to the magnetic field, then the trajectory of the charged particle will be
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Options:
  • A circle
  • B helix
  • C cycloid
  • D straight line
Solution:
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The correct answer is: helix
As charged particle enters region of electric field, its' net velocity is inclined at some angle to $B$.


So, path of charged particle is a helix.

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