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Charged particle trajectory

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The curved path followed by a charged particle moving through a magnetic field, with the radius of curvature determined by the particle's charge, mass, velocity, and the magnetic field strength.

AP course connection

Topic 12.2: 12.2 Magnetism and Moving Charges

Unit 12

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