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Velocity selector

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

A device combining perpendicular electric and magnetic fields such that only particles with a specific velocity pass through undeflected; occurs when F_E = F_B.

AP course connection

Topic 12.2: 12.2 Magnetism and Moving Charges

Unit 12

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