Force Exerted by a Magnetic Field – Rankers Physics

Force Acting on Moving Charges: Practice Problem & Solution

A magnetic field:
Always exerts a force on a charged particle
Never exerts a force on a charged particle
Exerts a force, if the charged particle is moving across the magnetic field lines
Exerts a force, if the charged particle is moving along the magnetic field lines

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Force Acting on Moving Charges. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

The magnetic force is given by \(F = qvB\sin\theta\). If the particle moves across the field lines, \(\sin\theta \neq 0\), resulting in a non-zero force.

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