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A particle with an initial velocity $${v_0}{\bf{\hat i}}$$ enters a region with an electric field $${E_0}{\bf{\hat j}}$$ and a magnetic field $${B_0}{\bf{\hat j}}.$$ The trajectory of the particle will

A. be an ellipse

B. be a cycloid

C. be a helix with constant pitch

D. not be confined to any plane

Answer: Option D


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