An -particle and a proton moving with the same kinetic energy enter a region of uniform magnetic field at right angles to the field. The ratio of the radii of the paths of
-particle to that of the proton is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Radius of the circular path of a charged particle in the magnetic field is
Kinetic energy of the charged particle,
or
For the same value of
and
.
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