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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In an uniform magnetic field, speed and energy remains the same for a moving charged particle. Reason (R): Moving charged particle experiences magnetic force perpendicular to its direction of motion.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Correct answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Solution

The assertion is correct because in a uniform magnetic field, the magnetic force acts perpendicular to the velocity of the charged particle, causing it to move in a circular path without changing its speed or kinetic energy. The reason accurately explains this phenomenon, as the perpendicular force does not do work on the particle, thus maintaining its speed and energy.

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