When a positively charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field with uniform velocity, its trajectory can be:
$(1)$ a straight line
$(2)$ a circle
$(3)$ a helix

  • A
    $(1)$ only
  • B
    $(1)$ or $(2)$
  • C
    $(1)$ or $(3)$
  • D
    any one of $(1)$, $(2)$ and $(3)$

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