I am very much familiar with the Lorentz force. From what I know, that is HOW a moving charge in a magnetic field gains centripetal acceleration. My question is this : Is there any explanation over why a moving charge in a magnetic field moves in a circular motion? I know the magnetic field is putting a force on the moving charge and is causing the charge to gain centripetal acceleration. I would love to know if there was any reason why the external magnetic field made the moving charge gain centripetal acceleration. Thank you guys!(:
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