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1. I understand that in order for a force to qualify as doing work it must displace an object. The magnetic field does indeed induce a "force" on a moving charge and displaces the moving charge toward a different trajectory. However, it does not change the kinetic energy of the moving charge. So for something to qualify to do work must it also change the kinetic energy of the object? I guess what I really need is a better definition of work and how it relates to force. Please guide me in any way you can. Thanks for all the help.
2. F = q (v x B)
2. F = q (v x B)
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