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A particle having a mass of $10^{-2} \mathrm{~kg}$ carries a charge of $5 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C}$. The particle is given an initial horizontal velocity of $10^5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ in the presence of electric field $\vec{E}$ and magnetic field $\vec{B}$. To keep the particle moving in a horizontal direction, it is necessary that
(1) $\vec{B}$ should be perpendicular to the direction of velocity and $\vec{E}$ should be along the direction of velocity.
(2) Both $\vec{B}$ and $\vec{E}$ should be along the direction of velocity.
(3) Both $\vec{B}$ and $\vec{E}$ are mutually perpendicular and perpendicular to the direction of velocity.
(4) $\vec{B}$ should be along the direction of velocity and $\vec{E}$ should be perpendicular to the direction of velocity.
Which one of the following pairs of statements is possible?
PhysicsElectrostaticsNEETNEET 2010 (Mains)
Options:
  • A (1) and (3)
  • B (3) and (4)
  • C (2) and (3)
  • D (2) and (4)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (2) and (3)
Both $\vec{B}$ and $\vec{E}$ should be along the direction of velocity and both $\vec{B}$ and $\vec{E}$ are mutually perpendicular and perpendicular to the direction of velocity.

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