AIPMT PRELIMS2011Physics-Electromagnetic Fields

AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Physics Motion of Charged Particles MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

An electric field and a magnetic field are acting along the same direction in certain region. If an electron is projected in the region such that its velocity is pointed along direction of fields, then the electron

A

Will turn towards left of direction of motion

B

Will turn towards right of direction of motion

C

Speed will decrease

D

Speed will increase

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

B field will not apply any force. E field will apply a force opposite to velocity of the electron hence, speed will decrease.

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