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When a charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field, what path does it follow?.
- A.Straight line
- B.Circular path
- C.Elliptical path
- D.Random path
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Circular path
Explanation
Why this works
A charged particle experiences a magnetic force that acts as a centripetal force, causing it to move in a circular path when in a uniform magnetic field.
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