Question

When a charged particle is acted on only by a magnetic force, its:

A

potential energy changes

B

its kinetic energy changes

C

total energy changes

D

energy does not change

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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is D)

Magnetic force acting on a charge travelling with velocity is given by
Since the force is perpendicular to the velocity, work done by force on the object is always zero. 
Hence the total energy of the charged particle does not change.
Hence correct answer is option D.

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