NDA 2023 Physics question

What will happen if a collection of positive and negative charges are passed at a high speed through a magnetic field which is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the charges ? (Assume that both kind of charges are NOT going to recombine)

(A)Both kind of charges will stop moving
(B)Positive charges and negative charges will separate outCorrect
(C)Positive charges will stop but negative charges will continue moving uninterrupted
(D)Both kind of charges will keep moving uninterrupted

Answer: (B)

Solution

The magnetic force on a moving charge is . For the same velocity, positive and

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Question ID VK-032551