A charged particle moves through a magnetic field B with a velocity v. Which one of the following statements is true for the force (F) experienced by the particle?

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Q: 109 (CDS-II/2023)
A charged particle moves through a magnetic field B with a velocity v. Which one of the following statements is true for the force (F) experienced by the particle?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

CDS-II

The magnetic force on a charged particle is given by F = q(v × B), where F is maximum when the velocity vector v and magnetic field B are perpendicular to each other because the sine of 90 degrees is 1.