A proton, a deuteron and an 
-particle are projected perpendicular to the direction of a uniform magnetic field with same kinetic energy. The ratio of the radii of the circular paths described by them is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
When particle is moving perpendicular to a magnetic field, then it moves in circular path of radius, 
Kinetic energy of all the three particles is same.
As we know 
or 
and 
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