Why magnetic field deflects a charged particle.?

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A charged particle experiences deflection in a magnetic field due to the principles of special relativity applied to electrostatic fields. Unlike electric fields, which have distinct positive and negative plates, magnetic fields operate through the interaction of moving charges and magnetic forces. The discussion references a thought experiment involving parallel lines of charge to illustrate this concept. This equivalence highlights the fundamental differences in how electric and magnetic fields influence charged particles. Understanding these principles is crucial for grasping the behavior of charged particles in various fields.
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Hello.
Sir My question is that:Why magnetic field deflects a charge particle or a charged particle experiences a force in a magnetic field?Ok
In electric field between two parallel plates a +ve charge particle deflects towards -ve plate when it is thrown perpandicularly.
But in magnetic field there is no any -ve or +ve plate then what thing in magnetic field deflects this charge?
thanks
 
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fundamentally, the magnetic effect is the consequence of applying the effects of special relativity to the electrostatic field. there's a thought experiment, using two infinite, straight, and parallel lines of charge, that shows this equivalence, at least in this special case (so it's not a proof of the general case). instead of repeating myself, i have a post somewhere else that explains that special case to take a look at.
 
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