A charge q moves in a region where electric field and magnetic field both exist, then force on it is
- q ( v B )
- q E + q ( v B )
- q E + q ( B v )
- q B + q ( E v )
Answer
(2) q E + q ( v B )
Solution
As per NCERT, the Lorentz force on a charge q moving with velocity v in fields E and B:
F = q E + q ( v B )
(Note: B v = - v B, so option (3) has the wrong sign.)
Answer: (2)