Q150 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1) · Physics

A charged particle moves through a magnetic field perpendicular to its direction. Then

  • A
    kinetic energy changes but the momentum is constant
  • Correct answer
    B
    the momentum changes but the kinetic energy is constant
  • C
    both momentum and kinetic energy of the particle are not constant
  • D
    both momentum and kinetic energy of the particle are constant

Solution

When a charged particle moves through a magnetic field perpendicular to its direction, it attains a circular path. The magnetic field exerts force in a direction perpendicular to its direction of velocity so its changes at each point but the magnitude is same. Thus work done by magnetic force is zero so kinetic energy of charge particle remains same. As external force is acting on the system momentum will not conserve.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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