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An electron and a proton are moving under the influence of mutual forces. In calculating the change in the kinetic energy of the system during motion, one ignores the magnetic force of one on another. This is because,
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Correct option: B
the magnetic forces do no work on each particle.
Option B (the magnetic forces do no work on each particle) is correct because magnetic forces are velocity-dependent and always act perpendicular to the direction of motion, thus doing no work.

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