Post Utme Ui 2022 Physics Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2022 Post Utme Ui Physics examination.

Post Utme Ui 2022 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 26 POST_UTME_UI • 2022 • PHYSICS • objective

A particle of mass $m$ is moving in a circular path of radius $R$ with a cons\tant speed $v$. If the particle is subjected to a uniform magnetic field of strength $B$ directed perp\endicular to the plane of the circular path, what is the magnitude of the force exerted on the particle?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. \( \frac{mv^2}{R} \)
B. \( \frac{mv}{R} \)
C. \( \frac{m^2v^2}{R^2} \)
D. \( \frac{mv^2}{B} \)
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
\( \frac{mv^2}{R} \)

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This is Post Utme Ui 2022 Physics Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Post Utme Ui Physics examination.

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