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If a charged particle enters perpendicular in the uniform magnetic field then

A

Energy remains constant but moment changes

B

Energy and momentum both remains constant

C

Momentum remains constant but energy changes

D

Neither energy nor momentum remains constant

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To solve the question regarding the behavior of a charged particle entering a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly, we can break down the solution step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Situation**: - A charged particle (like an electron or proton) is entering a uniform magnetic field at a right angle (90 degrees) to the direction of the magnetic field lines. 2. **Magnetic Force on the Charged Particle**: - The magnetic force acting on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is given by the Lorentz force equation: \[ \vec{F} = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) \] where \( q \) is the charge of the particle, \( \vec{v} \) is the velocity vector of the particle, and \( \vec{B} \) is the magnetic field vector. 3. **Direction of the Force**: - Since the particle enters the magnetic field perpendicularly, the angle between the velocity vector and the magnetic field vector is 90 degrees. Thus, the magnetic force will be at a right angle to the velocity of the particle. 4. **Work Done by the Magnetic Field**: - The work done by a force is given by the equation: \[ W = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{d} \] where \( \vec{d} \) is the displacement. Since the magnetic force is always perpendicular to the displacement of the charged particle, the work done by the magnetic field is zero: \[ W = 0 \] 5. **Kinetic Energy**: - Since the work done is zero, the kinetic energy of the charged particle remains constant. The equation for kinetic energy is: \[ KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \] where \( m \) is the mass and \( v \) is the speed of the particle. Since the speed does not change, the kinetic energy remains constant. 6. **Momentum Change**: - Although the kinetic energy remains constant, the direction of the velocity changes due to the magnetic force acting on the particle. Momentum \( \vec{p} \) is given by: \[ \vec{p} = m\vec{v} \] Since the direction of \( \vec{v} \) changes, the momentum of the particle also changes even though its magnitude (speed) remains constant. 7. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, when a charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly, the energy remains constant while the momentum changes due to the change in direction of the velocity. ### Final Answer: - Energy remains constant, but momentum changes.
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