A charged particle moves through a magnetic field in a direction

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A charged particle moves through a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to it. Then the

1. velocity remains unchanged
2. speed of the particle remains unchanged
3. direction of the particle remains unchanged
4. acceleration remains unchanged

Correct Option: B

Magnetic force acts perpendicular to the velocity. Hence speed remains constant.