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A strong magnetic field is applied on a stationary electron. Then, the electron
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Options:
  • A moves in the direction of the field
  • B moves in an opposite direction of the field
  • C remains stationary
  • D starts spinning
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The correct answer is: remains stationary
Force on an electron in an uniform magnetic field is given as
$F=q v B$
Since, the particle is stationary, i.e., $v=0$
$\Rightarrow \quad F=0$
So, the electron remains stationary.

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