An electron is projected with uniform velocity along the axis inside a current carrying long solenoid. Then :
- the electron will experience a force at 45 to the axis and execute a helical path.
- the electron will be accelerated along the axis.
- the electron path will be circular about the axis.
- the electron will continue to move with uniform velocity along the axis of the solenoid.
Answer
(4) the electron will continue to move with uniform velocity along the axis of the solenoid.
Solution
Inside a long solenoid B is uniform and along the axis; E=0.
F=-e( v B)=0 v B ( =0 , =0)
no force, no acceleration, no circular or helical path
the electron keeps moving with uniform velocity along the axis
Answer: (4)