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A particle of mass and charge moving with velocity describes a circular path of radius when subjected to a uniform transverse magnetic field of induction . The work done by the field when the particle completes one full circle is:

  1. A
  2. B
    Zero
  3. C
  4. D

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The force acting on a charged particle in a magnetic field is given by . This force is always perpendicular to the velocity of the particle.Since the force is perpendicular to the instantaneous displacement (), the instantaneous work done is:

Furthermore, for a complete circle, the net displacement is zero. Thus, the total work done by the magnetic field is zero.

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A particle of mass and charge moving with velocity describes a circular path of radius when subjected to a uniform transverse magnetic field of induction . The work done by the field when the particle completes one full circle is:
A
B
Zero
C
D

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