Lorentz Force Nature – Rankers Physics

Force Acting on Moving Charges: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): The Lorentz force is a non-conservative force. Reason (R): The work done by the Lorentz force is always zero.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

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:

Assertion (A): The magnetic component of the Lorentz force \(q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B})\) is perpendicular to the velocity and hence does no work. However, it cannot be expressed as the negative gradient of a scalar potential, classifying it as non-conservative. So, (A) is true.

Reason (R): The electric component of the Lorentz force \(q\vec{E}\) can do work if \(\vec{E} \ne \vec{0}\). Therefore, the work done by the total Lorentz force is not always zero. So, (R) is false. Thus, (A) is true but (R) is false.

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