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 qq moving in a magnetic field BB at velocity vv at an angle θθ in the direction of the magnetic field is given by F=qvBsinθF=qvB \sinθ. This implies that the magnetic force on a charged particle is directly proportional to both the magnitude and velocity of the charge.

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