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
Which of the following particles will exhibit the minimum frequency...
Which of the following particles will exhibit the minimum frequency of revolution when projected with identical velocities perpendicular to a magnetic field?
Options
- AElectron
- B
- CProton
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The frequency of revolution of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field is given by .
This shows that the frequency is independent of the velocity of the particle and is directly proportional to its specific charge .
Let us compare the specific charge for the given particles:
For an electron,
For a proton,
For ,
For ,
Since has the largest mass among the given ions with the same magnitude of charge , it has the minimum value of .
Therefore, will exhibit the minimum frequency of revolution.
This shows that the frequency is independent of the velocity of the particle and is directly proportional to its specific charge .
Let us compare the specific charge for the given particles:
For an electron,
For a proton,
For ,
For ,
Since has the largest mass among the given ions with the same magnitude of charge , it has the minimum value of .
Therefore, will exhibit the minimum frequency of revolution.