4. Fields

Motion In Electromagnetic Fields — Quiz

Test your understanding of motion in electromagnetic fields with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the main effect of a magnetic field on a charged particle moving perpendicular to the field?

Question 2

Which formula gives the magnitude of the magnetic force on a charge $q$ moving with speed $v$ at right angles to a magnetic field of strength $B$?

Question 3

What is the shape of the path of a charged particle moving at right angles to a uniform magnetic field?

Question 4

If the speed of a charged particle moving perpendicular to a magnetic field increases, what happens to the radius of its circular path?

Question 5

What happens to a charged particle if it moves exactly parallel to a magnetic field?