Practice mode Electromagnetism

Why does a uniform magnetic field do no work on a moving charged particle?

Correct answer A. The magnetic force is always perpendicular to the velocity

Explanation

F = qv × B is always at right angles to the velocity, so the force has no component along the displacement. No work is done and the particle's speed and kinetic energy stay constant.

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