MCQ
Lorentz force is:
  • A
    Electrostatic force acting on a charged particle.
  • B
    Magnetic force acting on a moving charged particle.
  • C
    The vector sum of electrostatic and magnetic force acting on a moving charged particle.
  • D
    The vector sum of gravitational and magnetic force acting on a moving charged particle

Answer

  1. The vector sum of electrostatic and magnetic force acting on a moving charged particle.

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