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The radius of the circular path of a charge q of mass m moving at speed v in a field B is:

Answer: mv/qB.

  • A mv/qB
  • B qB/mv
  • C mvB/q
  • D qvB/m

Correct answer: A. mv/qB

Explanation: Equating qvB = mv²/r gives r = mv/qB.

Magnetic Field Lines Around a Straight WireIfield forms concentric circles around the wire (right-hand rule)

The magnetic field around a long straight current-carrying wire forms concentric circles, with direction given by the right-hand rule (point thumb along I, fingers curl in the direction of B).

Concept context

Magnetic force on moving charges and currents, the Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, and the cyclotron - how electric currents create and respond to magnetic fields.

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