The magnetic force on a moving charge does what to the particle's kinetic energy?
AIncreases it steadily
BDecreases it steadily
CLeaves it unchanged
DDoubles it each turn
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Leaves it unchanged
The force is always perpendicular to the velocity, so it does no work and speed stays constant.
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