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Magnetism And Matter

Question
CBSEENPH12040167

A uniform electric field and a uniform magnetic field acting along the same direction in a certain region. If an electron is projected along the direction of the fields with a certain velocity, then

  • It will turn towards the left of the direction of motion.

  • It will turn towards the right of the direction of motion

  • Its velocity will increase

  • Its velocity will decrease

Solution

D.

Its velocity will decrease

The magnetic field will not apply any force to the electrons. On the other hand, the electric field will apply a force on the electron in the opposite direction of the motion. As a result, the velocity of the electron will decrease.