Motion of a Proton in a Magnetic Field – Rankers Physics
Topic: Magnetic Effects of Current
Subtopic: Force Acting on Moving Charges

Motion of a Proton in a Magnetic Field

If a proton has velocity \((2\hat{i} + 3\hat{k})\) m/s and it is subjected to a magnetic field of \(4\hat{i}\) T, then its:
Speed will not change
Path will not change
Velocity will remain same
Momentum will remain same

Solution:

Since the magnetic force \(\vec{F} = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B})\) is always perpendicular to the velocity, the work done is zero. Hence, the kinetic energy and speed remain constant.

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