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What is the path of charged particle ?
When it moves at an angle `0^(@)` to `180^(@)` with magnetic field.

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Motion of charged particle in magnetic field
When charged particle moves at an angle `0^(@) or 180^(@) ` with magnetic field, its path is straight.
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