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If a velocity has both perpendicular and parallel components while moving through a magnetic
field, what is the path followed by a charged particle?
PhysicsMagnetic Effects of CurrentKCETKCET 2014
Options:
  • A Circular
  • B Elliptical
  • C Linear
  • D Helical
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Helical
If velocity of charged particle has both perpendicular and parallel components while moving through a magnetic field, the
path followed by the charged particle is helical.

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