Mdhiggenz said:
A moving charged particle is a particle that has an electric charge and is in motion. This could refer to any type of particle, such as an electron, proton, or ion, that has a net electric charge and is moving through space.
When a charged particle moves, it creates a magnetic field around it. This is because the particle's electric charge is in motion, and any moving electric charge produces a magnetic field. The strength and direction of the magnetic field depend on the velocity of the particle and the amount of charge it carries.
An electric current is the flow of charged particles, such as electrons, through a conductor. When a charged particle is in motion, it can contribute to the overall electric current in a circuit. The faster the particle moves, the more current it will produce.
A moving charged particle will experience a force when placed in a magnetic field. This force, known as the Lorentz force, is perpendicular to both the velocity of the particle and the direction of the magnetic field. The magnitude of the force depends on the charge and velocity of the particle, as well as the strength of the magnetic field.
Yes, a moving charged particle can change its direction in a magnetic field. This is due to the force it experiences from the magnetic field, which causes it to follow a curved path. The direction of the force and resulting path can be determined using the right-hand rule, where the thumb points in the direction of the particle's velocity, the index finger points in the direction of the magnetic field, and the middle finger points in the direction of the resulting force.