Magnetic Force Between Two Moving Charges Video Lessons

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# Problem: The magnetic force on a charged moving particle a) is proportional both to the charge and to the magnitude of the magnetic field. b) depends on the magnetic field at the particle's instantaneous position. c) is described by all of these statements. depends on the sign of the charge on the particle. d) is in the direction which is mutually perpendicular to the direction of motion of the charge and the direction of the magnetic field.

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Magnetic force:

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###### Problem Details

The magnetic force on a charged moving particle

a) is proportional both to the charge and to the magnitude of the magnetic field.

b) depends on the magnetic field at the particle's instantaneous position.

c) is described by all of these statements. depends on the sign of the charge on the particle.

d) is in the direction which is mutually perpendicular to the direction of motion of the charge and the direction of the magnetic field.