Circular Motion of Charges: A charged particle is injected into a uniform magnetic field such that its velocity vector is perpendicular to the magnetic field lines. Ignoring the particle's weight, the particle will
A. move in a straight line.
B. follow a spiral path.
C. move along a parabolic path.
D. follow a circular path.
Answer: D
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