JEE Main 2023PhysicsMagnetic Effects of CurrentEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2023Magnetic Effects of Current Question with Solution

JEE Main 2023 (13 Apr Shift 2)

Question

An electron is moving along the positive x-axis. If uniform magnetic field is applied parallel to the negative z-axis, then

A.The electron will experience magnetic force along positive y-axis

B.The electron will experience magnetic force along negative y-axis

C.The electron will not experience any force in magnetic field

D.The electron will continue to move along the positive x-axis

E.The electron will move along circular path in magnetic field

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Correct answer
C

B and E only

Step-by-step explanation

The Lorentz force is given by

F=qv×B

=-ev×B

So, F^=i^×k^=-j^.

F is  along -y axis 

As the magnetic field is perpendicular to the velocity, motion would be circular.

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