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A charged particle is placed at rest in a uniform magnetic field. What happens to it?

Correct answer B. It stays at rest because no magnetic force acts on it

Explanation

The magnetic force F = qvB sin θ is zero when v = 0. A stationary charge feels no magnetic force, so it remains at rest unless an electric field is present.

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