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A charge enters a uniform field at an angle that is neither 0 nor 90 degrees to it. Its path is
Aa straight line
Ba parabolic arc
Ca plain circle
Da helical path
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. a helical path
The perpendicular part gives circular motion while the parallel part drifts steadily, forming a helix.
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