The magnetic force on a point charge in a given magnetic field and at a given speed is largest when it

A. has velocity components both parallel to and perpendicular to the field.
B. moves perpendicular to the magnetic field.
C. moves in the direction opposite to the magnetic field.
D. moves in the direction of the magnetic field.


B. moves perpendicular to the magnetic field.

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