A charged particle is injected into a uniform magnetic field such that its velocity vector is perpendicular to the magnetic field vector. Ignoring the particle's weight, the particle will

A) move in a straight line.
B) follow a spiral path.
C) follow a circular path.
D) move along a parabolic path.
E) immediately stop.


B

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