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What is the force exerted by a stationary charge when it is placed in a magnetic field?(a) Zero(b) Maximum(c) Minimum(d) Depends on the strength of the magnetic fieldThe question was posed to me in semester exam.This intriguing question comes from Magnetic Force topic in chapter Moving Charges and Magnetism of Physics – Class 12

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Correct option is (a) Zero

The best EXPLANATION: A stationary charge does not PRODUCE any magnetic field and it does not suffer any interaction against the external magnetic field. HENCE the FORCE EXERTED is zero.



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