The force on a charged particle created by its motion in a magnetic field is maximum at what angle between the particle velocity and field?
A) 90°
B) 180°
C) zero
D) 45°

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The magnetic force on a charged particle is given by F = qvBsinθ, where θ is the angle between the velocity and the magnetic field. The force is maximum when sinθ is maximum, which occurs at 90°.

The Force on a Charged Particle Created by Its Motion