A particle of charge q and mass m moving with a velocity v along x−axis enters the region x>0 with uniform magnetic field B along the k^ direction. The particle will penetrate in this region in the x−direction up to a distance d equal to
A
Zero
B
qBmv
C
qB2mv
D
Infinity
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is B)
Lorentz force F=q(v×B)=q(vi^×Bk^)=−qvBj^ The particle move in a circle, the plane of the circle is perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field. Centripetal force is provided by the Lorentz force. qvB=rmv2 ⇒r=qBmv
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