Question

A charged particle is placed in a space. The particle experiences a force. What can be concluded?

A.
The space contains a magnetic field.
B.
The space contains an electric field.
C.
The space has a charge opposite to the particle's.
D.
Oppositely charged particles must be present.

Answer 1

Answer: A.

The space contains a magnetic field

Explanation:

A charged particle is surrounded by electric field and exerts force on other charges in the field, attracting or repelling them. 

But a charged particles in a magnetic field can escape into infinity without ever stopping due to magnetic force. We can therefore conclude that the space contains a magnetic field

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

B