JEE Main202226 Jun 2022Morning ShiftPhysicsMagnetic Effects of CurrentActual
A proton and an alpha particle of the same velocity enter in a uniform magnetic field which is acting perpendicular to their direction of motion. The ratio of the radii of the circular paths described by the alpha particle and proton is
Options
- A4 : 1
- B2 : 1
- C1 : 2
- D1 : 4
Correct answer
B. 2 : 1
Step-by-step solution
Radius of circular path of charged particle q of mass m moving with velocity v in magnetic field B is given by r = m v q B r α r p = 4 m v 2 e B m v e B = 2 : 1