A current carrying solenoid is placed vertically and a particle of mass m with charge Q is released from rest. The particle moves along the axis of solenoid. If g is acceleration due to gravity then the acceleration (a) of the charged particle will satisfy :
- a > g
- a = 0
- 0 < a < g
- a = g
Answer
(4) a = g
Solution
The magnetic field of a solenoid on its axis is directed along the axis.
The particle falls from rest along the axis, so its velocity v is parallel (or antiparallel) to B.
Magnetic force F = Q( v B) = 0 (angle between v and B is 0 or 180 )
The only force on the particle is its weight mg.
a = g
Answer: (4)