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write in vector form the mathematical expressio for force expierenced by a point electric charge “q” moving with velocity v in a uniform magnetic field b. under what conditions is this force (a) maximum and (b) minimum

write in vector form the mathematical expressio for force expierenced by a point electric charge “q” moving with velocity v in a uniform magnetic field b.
under what conditions is this force 
 
(a) maximum   and 
(b) minimum

Grade:12

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Saurabh Koranglekar
askIITians Faculty 10335 Points
4 years ago
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Vikas TU
14149 Points
4 years ago
Dear student 
For a point electric charge,
F=q(V(vector) × B(vector)).
or
F=qVBsin theta. (scalar)
When sin theta is 1, force is maximum.
F=qVB.
When sin theta is 0. force minimum=0.
Work done by this force = Increase in Kinetic energy 
w = F.ds = Fs Cos90 
w=0 
Hence increase in KE is zero.

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