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The motion of a charged particle in a constant $\vec{B}$
- is time-reversal invariant
- is not time-reversal invariant
The motion of a charged particle in a constant $\vec{B}$
- conserves the mechanical energy
- does not conserve the mechanical energy
The work energy “theorem”
The work energy theorem, $\Delta T = W$ where $T$ is the kinetic energy (and $\Delta T = T_2 - T_1$ is its change) and $W$ is the net work done on the particle, is
- always valid (in classical mechanics).
- valid only for conservative forces.