why is the magnitude of velocity of a charged particle not affected by magnetic force? :bugeye:
Sep 18, 2005 #1 tin llenaresas 18 0 why is the magnitude of velocity of a charged particle not affected by magnetic force?
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Sep 18, 2005 #2 StatusX Homework Helper 2,564 1 The magnetic force always acts in a direction perpendicular to the velocity, sine F=q(vXB), so it only changes the direction of motion, not the speed. This also means it does no work on the particle.
The magnetic force always acts in a direction perpendicular to the velocity, sine F=q(vXB), so it only changes the direction of motion, not the speed. This also means it does no work on the particle.
