AIPMT PRELIMS2007Physics-Magnetic Effects of Current
AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Physics Motion of Charged Particles in Magnetic Field MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Under the influence of a uniform magnetic field a charged particle is moving in a circle of radius R with constant speed v. The time period of the motion
A
depends on both R and v
B
is independent of both R and v
C
depends on R and not on v
D
depends on v and not on R
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The time period of a charged particle in a magnetic field is determined by the charge and magnetic field strength, independent of velocity and radius.
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