A force F, acting on an electric charge q, in presence of an electromagnetic field
A force F, acting on an electric charge q, in presence of an electromagnetic field, moves the charge parallel to the magnetic field with velocity v. Then F is equal to (where E and B are electric field and magnetic field respectively)
- q(v x B)
- q(v x E)
- qB
- qE
Answer
Lorentz force is the vector sum of force due to electric field and the force due to magnetic field.
F = qE + q(v x B)
Since, charge is moving parallel to magnetic field, force due to magnetic field is zero.
The correct option is D.