MHT CET Physics question

Physics Moving Charges and Magnetism MHT CET

When an electron is kept in a strong magnetic field, then

(A)electron moves in opposite direction of applied magnetic field
(B)electron moves in direction of applied magnetic field
(C)electron moves in the perpendicular direction of magnetic field
(D)electron remains stationary at same positionCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

The magnetic force is zero for an electron at rest, so it stays stationary;

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