How does a Magnetic field affect the velocity of a particle?

A: It affects it the same way as an electric field would

B: It speeds up the particles until it reaches the edge of the magnetic field

C: It has no effect on the velocity of a particle

wer: C. The force of the magnetic field will always be perpendicular to the velocity of the particle as shown by the right hand rule. This means that the magnetic force (acceleration due to magnetism) has no effect on the velocity of the particle. This is why all the other answer choices are incorrect.

D: It speeds up the particle to the center of the magnetic field.

How does a Magnetic field affect the velocity of a particle?

How does a Magnetic field affect the velocity of a particle?

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