The charge on a particle Y is double the charge on particle X. These two particles X and Y after being accelerated through the same potential difference enter a region of uniform magnetic field and describe circular paths of radii 
and 
respectively. The ratio of the mass of X to that of Y is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Given, 
Radius of circular path in a magnetic field is given by 
or 
?.....(i)
When charge particle is accelerated by potential 
, then its kinetic energy 
(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii)
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