Can someone me with this question on mag fields?

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The discussion revolves around a question regarding the behavior of magnetic fields in relation to moving charges, specifically which statements about their interactions are correct. The scope includes conceptual understanding and application of relevant physical principles and formulas.

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  • Post 1 presents a multiple-choice question about magnetic fields and moving charges, listing several statements for evaluation.
  • Posts 2 and 3 provide formulas related to force, work, and kinetic energy, suggesting that these can help identify correct statements regarding magnetic fields.
  • Post 4 emphasizes the importance of effort in seeking help and encourages the original poster to clarify their understanding rather than simply asking for answers.
  • Post 5 suggests that the thread is misplaced and should have been posted in a homework forum, indicating a lack of attempted solutions from the original poster.

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Participants express disagreement regarding the appropriateness of the original post in the forum and the expectation of effort from those seeking help. There is no consensus on the correct answers to the multiple-choice question as no specific answers are provided or agreed upon.

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What statement about magnetic fields interacting with a moving charge is correct?
A) Magnetic fields can’t change the direction of motion of a moving charge.
B) Magnetic fields can do work on a moving charge.
C) Magnetic fields can accelerate a moving charge.
D) The force on a moving charge in a magnetic field can be in the direction of the magnetic field.
E) Magnetic fields can increase or decrease the kinetic energy of a moving charge.
 
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You should be able to identify the correct ones from the following famous formulas:
## \vec F=m \vec a ##
## \vec F_{Lorentz}=q(\vec E+\vec v \times \vec B) ##
## W=\int_{P1}^{P2} \vec F \cdot \vec{ds} ##
## W=KE_2-KE_1 ##
## KE=\frac 1 2 m |\vec v|^2 ##
 
Shyan said:
You should be able to identify the correct ones from the following famous formulas:
## \vec F=m \vec a ##
## \vec F_{Lorentz}=q(\vec E+\vec v \times \vec B) ##
## W=\int_{P1}^{P2} \vec F \cdot \vec{ds} ##
## W=KE_2-KE_1 ##
## KE=\frac 1 2 m |\vec v|^2 ##

Not to sound ungrateful, but can you please just tell me the answer?
 
Sgtsloth said:
Not to sound ungrateful, but can you please just tell me the answer?
That's not how things work in this forum.
People who ask questions, should show at least a bit of effort.
Start thinking about it and try to find out exactly what it is that you don't understand clearly and ask it here. People will be happy to help.
 
This thread should have been posted in a homework forum with an attempt at a solution.

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