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What is the cause for the helical motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field?

A

Linear

B

Circular

C

Helical

D

Elliptical

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C
Due to perpendicular component the charged particle will describe a circular path and due to parallel component it will move linear distance along the magnetic field. Hence, it will follow a helical path.
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