JAMB Physics
The magnetic force on a charged particle moving with velocity is
a.
Proportional to the velocity v only
b.
Independent of the magnitude of the charge
c.
Proportional to both the magnitude of the charge and the velocity
d.
Proportional to the magnitude of the charge only
Correct answer: C
The magnetic force on a charge moving in a magnetic field at velocity at an angle in the direction of the magnetic field is given by . This implies that the magnetic force on a charged particle is directly proportional to both the magnitude and velocity of the charge.