Which of the following statements describes one of the differences between elect

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Which of the following statements describes one of the differences between electric fields E, and magnetic fields B?

a. Electric fields produce forces pointing away from them, while magnetic fields produce forces that point towards them.
b. Charged particles always feel a force when placed in an electric field, but they can be in a magnetic field without feeling a force.
c. Charged particles move in directions perpendicular to electric fields, while they move in directions parallel to magnetic fields.
d. Electric fields exist due to charges, while magnetic fields do not own their existance to charges.

Explanation / Answer

b. Charged particles always feel a force when placed in an electric field, but they can be in a magnetic field without feeling a force.

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