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A charged particle moves perpendicular to a magnetic field. Then

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Magnetic force changes direction, not speed: vecF = qvecv × vecB

Updated On: Mar 20, 2026

kinetic energy changes but the momentum is constant
the momentum changes but the kinetic energy is constant
both momentum and kinetic energy of the particle are not constant
both momentum and kinetic energy of the particle are constant

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The Correct Option is B

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