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Two infinite sheets carrying current in same direction (of equal current per unit length K ) are separated by a distance d. A proton is released from a point between the plates with a velocity parallel to the sheets but perpendicular to the direction of current in the sheets. Then the path of the proton is

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Options:
  • A circle
  • B helix
  • C straight line
  • D straight line only if it is released from a point exactly midway between the two plates.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: straight line
As net magnetic field due to sheets will be zero, net force acting on the proton also becomes zero, it will continue to move on a straight line.  ∵  F = q V × → 

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