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In the gravitational-potential graph scenario, a graph of gravitational potential against distance is interpreted for two radii. Which option best applies the AQA A-Level Physics objective to calculate magnetic force on a moving charged particle. while avoiding describing potential as a force rather than energy per unit mass?.
- A.field-case-21: Apply Calculate magnetic force on a moving charged particle. within Moving charges in a magnetic field.
- B.field-case-21: Treat Moving charges in a magnetic field as separate from Magnetic fields, so the measured field idea is not used.
- C.field-case-21: Choose a memorised equation without checking direction, sign, field geometry or units.
- D.field-case-21: Replace the A-Level fields reasoning with a broad GCSE label only.
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- The correct option is field-case-21: Apply Calculate magnetic force on a moving charged particle.
- within Moving charges in a magnetic field.
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Why this works
It is correct because it keeps the reasoning inside Moving charges in a magnetic field and answers the approved learning objective: Calculate magnetic force on a moving charged particle. The other options are weaker because they switch to the wrong fields concept, ignore the measured quantity, lose direction or sign information, or use a generic statement instead of A-Level Physics reasoning.
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