The sine function has a maximum value of 1, which occurs when the angle θ is 90 degrees (or π/2 radians). This means the magnetic force is maximum when the velocity of the charged particle is perpendicular to the magnetic field.
A charged particle moves through a magnetic field B with a velocity v. Which one of the following statements is true for the force (F) experienced by the particle?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2023 · Topic: Electric Current (Definition of Electric Current and current density)
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Answer: C. F is maximum when v and B are perpendic‐ ular to each other.
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