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JEE Main 8 April 2023, Shift 1, Physics Q48

Question 48 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 18 of 30, Section A.

A charge particle moving in magnetic field B, has the components of velocity along B as well as perpendicular to B. The path of the charge particle will be

(1)straight along the direction of magnetic field B
(2)circular path
(3)helical path with the axis along magnetic field BOfficial answer
(4)helical path with the axis perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field B

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Topic: Lorentz Force
Idea tested: Helical Motion and Pitch

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