Physics A-Level
Magnetic force on a moving charge
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A charged particle moving in a magnetic field experiences a force only when its velocity has a component perpendicular to the field.
Topics that use Magnetic force on a moving charge
- Moving charges in a magnetic field (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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