A proton, deutron and an α-particle enter a magnetic field perpendicular to field with same velocity. What is the ratio of the radii of circular paths?
A
1 : 2 : 2
B
2 : 1 : 1
C
1 : 1 : 2
D
1 : 2 : 1
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Correct option is A)
Force on a charged particle due circular motion: F=rmv2
Force on a charged particle due to magnetic field: FB=qvB
F=FB⇒rmv2=qvB⇒r=qBmv
Herevandare constant.
⇒r∝qm
For proton:rp=1×k
For deutron:rd=2k
For an-αparticle:rα=2k
Therefore, rp:rd:rα=1:2:2
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