Question

Can a charged particle be accelerated by a magnetic field? Can its speed be increased?

Answer 1

Answer:

A charged particle experiences a force when moving through a magnetic field. ... If the field is in a vacuum, the magnetic field is the dominant factor determining the motion. Since the magnetic force is perpendicular to the direction of travel, a charged particle follows a curved path in a magnetic field.

Answer 2

Yes, by a magnetic field, there can be an acceleration of the charged particle.

Explanation:

• On the charged particle, a magnetic field is exerted and to both the velocity and the magnetic field, is perpendicular.
• The particle’s resultant trajectory will move in circular motion, if the charged particle is initially moving at the right angle.
• The velocity’s magnitude stays constant in circular motion, but there will a continuous change in the direction.
• So, when there is an acceleration of motion, the speed stays constant.