What is the use of a mass spectrometer?

  • A
    To measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions.
  • B
    To accelerate charged particles to high energies.
  • C
    To measure the magnetic field strength.
  • D
    To detect the presence of neutral atoms.

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Two particles $X$ and $Y$ having equal charges,are accelerated through the same potential difference. They enter a region of a uniform magnetic field and describe a circular path of radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ respectively. The ratio of the mass of $X$ to that of $Y$ is

$A$ proton of energy $200\, MeV$ enters a magnetic field of $5\, T$. If the direction of the field is from south to north and the motion is upward,the force acting on it will be:

$A$ particle of mass $M$ and positive charge $Q$,moving with a constant velocity $\vec{u}_1 = 4\hat{i} \text{ m/s}$,enters a region of uniform static magnetic field normal to the $x-y$ plane. The region of the magnetic field extends from $x = 0$ to $x = L$ for all values of $y$. After passing through this region,the particle emerges on the other side after $10 \text{ ms}$ with a velocity $\vec{u}_2 = 2(\sqrt{3}\hat{i} + \hat{j}) \text{ m/s}$. The correct statement$(s)$ is (are):
$(A)$ The direction of the magnetic field is $-z$ direction.
$(B)$ The direction of the magnetic field is $+z$ direction.
$(C)$ The magnitude of the magnetic field is $\frac{50\pi M}{3Q}$ units.
$(D)$ The magnitude of the magnetic field is $\frac{100\pi M}{3Q}$ units.

Explain: Velocity selector.

This question has Statement $1$ and Statement $2$. Of the four choices given after the Statements,choose the one that best describes the two Statements.
Statement $1$: $A$ charged particle is moving at a right angle to a static magnetic field. During the motion,the kinetic energy of the charge remains unchanged.
Statement $2$: $A$ static magnetic field exerts a force on a moving charge in the direction perpendicular to the magnetic field.

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