A positive charge is released from rest near a bar magnet. The magnetic force on the charge
A) There is no magnetic force on the charge.
B) Either pole of the magnet will repel the positive charge.
C) can only be attracted toward the S pole of the magnet.
D) can only be attracted toward the N pole of the magnet.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Magnetic fields do not exert forces on stationary electric charges. The force on a charge due to a magnetic field depends on the velocity of the charge relative to the magnetic field. Since the charge is released from rest, it has no initial velocity, and thus, no magnetic force acts on it.

A Positive Charge Is Released from Rest near a Bar