The path of a charged particle moving in a magnetic field can be a :
Parabola
Helix
Straight line
Circle
A
Helix
B
Circle
C
Straight line
D
Parabola
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The correct options are A Straight line B Circle D Helix F=qVBsinθ
If the angle between velocity and magnetic field then is 90 then it will be cirlce.
If angle is 0 then it will move in straight line.
If angle is less than 90 and greater than zero then it will in helical path.
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