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An electron is projected along the axis of circular conductor carrying current ' $I$ ' The electron will experience
PhysicsMagnetic Effects of CurrentMHT CETMHT CET 2021 (23 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A a force perpendicular to axis
  • B a force along the axis
  • C a force at angle $30^{\circ}$ with the axis
  • D no force
Solution:
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The correct answer is: no force
The direction of the magnetic field will be along the axis. The angle between the velocity and the magnetic field will be $0^{\circ}$ or $180^{\circ}$. The force is given by $\mathrm{F}=\mathrm{qvB} \sin \theta$
If $\theta=0^{\circ}$ or $180^{\circ}, \mathrm{F}=0$

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