Post Utme Redeemers University 2020 Physics Question 16

Practice objective / multiple choice question 16 from the 2020 Post Utme Redeemers University Physics examination.

Post Utme Redeemers University 2020 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 16 POST_UTME_REDEEMERS_UNIVERSITY • 2020 • PHYSICS • objective

A particle of mass $m$ and charge $q$ is moving in a circular path of radius $r$ in a uniform magnetic field of strength $B$. If the particle's speed is $v$, what is the magnitude of the magnetic force acting on it?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. \frac{mv^2}{r}
B. \frac{mv^2}{2r}
C. \frac{mv^2}{3r}
D. \frac{mv^2}{4r}
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
\frac{mv^2}{r}

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This is Post Utme Redeemers University 2020 Physics Question 16. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Post Utme Redeemers University Physics examination.

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