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An electron is projected along the axis of circular conductor carrying current I. Electron will experience
PhysicsElectrostaticsMHT CETMHT CET 2023 (11 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A no force.
  • B a force along the axis.
  • C a force at angle $30^{\circ}$ with the axis.
  • D a force perpendicular to axis.
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The correct answer is: no force.
The magnetic force experienced by the electron, $\mathrm{F}=\mathrm{qvB} \sin \theta$

As electron is projected along the axis, $\theta=0$ $\therefore \quad \mathrm{F}=0$

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