An $\alpha$-particle,a proton,and a deuteron enter a uniform transverse magnetic field $B$ with the same accelerating potential $V$. Find the ratio of the radii of the paths followed by these particles.

  • A
    $1 : \sqrt{2} : \sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2} : 1 : \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $2\sqrt{2} : 1 : 2$
  • D
    $1 : 1 : 1$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ particle with charge $+Q$ and mass $m$ enters a magnetic field of magnitude $B,$ existing only to the right of the boundary $YZ.$ The direction of the motion of the particle is perpendicular to the direction of $B.$ Let $T = 2\pi\frac{m}{QB}.$ The time spent by the particle in the field will be:

An electron (mass $m$) is accelerated through a potential difference of $V$ and then it enters a magnetic field of induction $B$ normal to the field lines. The radius of the circular path is ($e$ = electronic charge).

$A$ proton of velocity $v = (3 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j}) \ m/s$ enters a magnetic field of induction $B = (2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}) \ T$. The acceleration produced in the proton in $m/s^2$ is (Specific charge of proton $= 0.96 \times 10^8 \ C/kg$)

For a positively charged particle moving in a $x-y$ plane initially along the $x$-axis,there is a sudden change in its path due to the presence of electric and/or magnetic fields beyond $P$. The curved path is shown in the $x-y$ plane and is found to be non-circular. Which one of the following combinations is possible?

An electron and a proton enter a magnetic field perpendicularly. Both have the same kinetic energy. Which of the following is true?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo