Particle accelerators use electromagnets to change the direction in which charged particles travel. How does a charged particle move within a magnetic field? (A) It moves in the same direction as the magnetic field lines. (B) It moves in the direction opposite to the magnetic field lines. (C) lt comes to a stop. (D) It moves in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field lines. (E) none of the above.

Sydney Stein

Sydney Stein

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2022-08-16

Particle accelerators use electromagnets to change the direction in which charged particles travel. How does a charged particle move within a magnetic field?
(A) It moves in the same direction as the magnetic field lines.
(B) It moves in the direction opposite to the magnetic field lines.
(C) lt comes to a stop.
(D) It moves in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field üines.
(E) none of the above.

Answer & Explanation

Angel Burton

Angel Burton

Beginner2022-08-17Added 12 answers

A magnetic field can only exert force to change the direction of a charged particle but it can not stop a charged particle. The force of a magnetic field always acts perpendicular to the velocity of a charged particle. So, option D is correct.

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