AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt

A charged particle moving perpendicular to a magnetic field experiences a force that is:

A.Perpendicular to both velocity and the field

B.Parallel to the magnetic field

C.Parallel to its velocity

D.In the same direction as the field

Explanation

The magnetic force on a moving charge is F = qv × B, which is always perpendicular to both the velocity vector and the magnetic field vector.

APerpendicular to both velocity and the field

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