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Question: An electron enters a magnetic field whose direction is perpendicular to the velocity of the electron...

An electron enters a magnetic field whose direction is perpendicular to the velocity of the electron. Then

A

The speed of the electron will increase

B

The speed of the electron will decrease

C

The speed of the electron will remain the same

D

The velocity of the electron will remain the same

Answer

The speed of the electron will remain the same

Explanation

Solution

Force acts perpendicular to the velocity in a magnetic field, so speed of electron will remain same.