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An electron enters a region where an electric field E is perpendicular to a magnetic field B. Under what condition does it pass through undeflected?

Correct answer B. E = Bv

Explanation

The electron is undeflected when the electric force eE balances the magnetic force evB, which gives E = Bv, the principle of a velocity selector.

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