Question

A charged particle moving in a magnetic field will be deflected in a direction ____________________ to the magnetic field

Answer 1

Perpendicular

Step-by-step explanation:

A charged particle moving in a magnetic field will be deflected in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field.

The magnetic force is given by :

`F=q(v* B)`

We know that, F = m a

`F=ma=q(v* B)`

So, the motion of the charged particle is directly proportional to the q, v and B and also on the angle between the velocity and the magnetic field. It is maximum when the motion of charged particle is perpendicular to the magnetic field.

Answer 2

A charged particle moving in a magnetic field will be deflected in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field. This is the vector equation: F = m a = q v x B.