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A charged particle moves in a region with only a uniform magnetic field. What happens to its kinetic energy?
AIt increases steadily
BIt decreases steadily
CIt stays constant
DIt oscillates in time
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It stays constant
The magnetic force is always perpendicular to velocity, so it does zero work and speed stays unchanged.
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