Force on a Moving Charge: A charged particle that is moving in a static uniform magnetic field

A. will always experience a magnetic force, regardless of its direction of motion.
B. may experience a magnetic force which will cause its speed to change.
C. may experience a magnetic force, but its speed will not change.
D. may experience a magnetic force, but its direction of motion will not change.
E. None of these statements are true.


Answer: C

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