The Force on an Electron Moving in a Magnetic Field

question 28

Multiple Choice

The force on an electron moving in a magnetic field will be least when its direction is

• A)the same as the magnetic field direction.
• B)perpendicular to the magnetic field direction.
• C)either of these
• D)neither of these

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