We observe that a moving charged particle experiences no magnetic force. From this we can definitely conclude that
A) no magnetic field exists in that region of space.
B) the particle must be moving parallel to the magnetic field.
C) the particle is moving at right angles to the magnetic field.
D) either no magnetic field exists or the particle is moving parallel to the field.
E) either no magnetic field exists or the particle is moving perpendicular to the field.
D
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) These observations showed both theories to be incorrect. B) These observations turned out to have little or no bearing on either theory. C) These observations showed Ptolemy's theory to be the correct one. D) These observations showed Copernicus's theory to be the correct one. E) These observations showed both theories to be correct.