Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Magnetic Field
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Magnetic Field
After being accelerated through a potential difference of 500 V ,...
After being accelerated through a potential difference of , ions are injected normally into a homogeneous magnetic field having a strength of . Determine the radius of the circular paths described by the isotopes with mass numbers and . Consider the mass of an ion to be , where represents the mass number.
Options
- A and
- B and
- C and
- D and
Correct answer
B. and
Step-by-step solution
The kinetic energy acquired by an ion accelerated through a potential difference is .
The radius of the circular path described by an ion in a uniform magnetic field is given by .
Given values are:
Substituting these values into the formula for radius:
For the isotope with mass number :
For the isotope with mass number :
The radii of the circular paths are approximately and .
The radius of the circular path described by an ion in a uniform magnetic field is given by .
Given values are:
Substituting these values into the formula for radius:
For the isotope with mass number :
For the isotope with mass number :
The radii of the circular paths are approximately and .