If a charged particle moves unaccelerated through a region containing both electric and magnetic fields,which of the following must be true?

  • A
    $\vec{E}$ must be parallel to $\vec{B}$
  • B
    $\vec{v}$ must be perpendicular to $\vec{E}$
  • C
    $\vec{v}$ must be perpendicular to $\vec{B}$
  • D
    $E$ must be equal to $vB$

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