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Which statement about a magnetic field and a charged particle is correct?

Correct answer A. It exerts a force if the charged particle is moving perpendicular to the magnetic field lines

Explanation

The magnetic force F = qvB sinθ is maximum when the charge moves perpendicular to the field and zero when it moves along the field lines or is at rest.

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