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Physics Moving Charge and Magnetism Magnetic Force on a Charge MCQ (Single Correct)

If an electron and a proton having same momentum enter perpendicularly to a magnetic field, then:

A
curved path of electron and proton will be same (ignoring the sense of revolution)
B
they will move undeflected
C
curved path of electron is more curved than that of proton
D
path of proton is more curved

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The correct answer is:
A

Since, electron and proton have same momenta so, the same force will act on them by the magnetic field.

F = qvB sin θ

= qvB  (θ =90º)

Hence, both will move on same trajectory (curved path)

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