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 trace out the smallest circle...
Which of the following particles will trace out the smallest circle if projected with identical velocity perpendicular to a magnetic field?
Options
- A
- B
- CElectron
- DProton
Correct answer
C. Electron
Step-by-step solution
The radius of the circular path of a charged particle moving perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field is given by .
Since the velocity and the magnetic field are identical for all the given particles, the radius is directly proportional to the mass-to-charge ratio .
For the given particles, the magnitude of the charge is the same (equal to ). Thus, the radius is directly proportional to the mass of the particle ().
Among , , electron, and proton, the electron has the smallest mass ().
Therefore, the electron will trace out the smallest circle.
Since the velocity and the magnetic field are identical for all the given particles, the radius is directly proportional to the mass-to-charge ratio .
For the given particles, the magnitude of the charge is the same (equal to ). Thus, the radius is directly proportional to the mass of the particle ().
Among , , electron, and proton, the electron has the smallest mass ().
Therefore, the electron will trace out the smallest circle.