A proton (mass m and charge e) and an alpha particle (mass 4m and charge +2e) are…

Physics · NEET · NTA ExamsMagnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

A proton (mass m and charge e) and an alpha particle (mass 4m and charge +2e) are projected with the same kinetic energy at right angles to a uniform magnetic field. Which one of the following statements is true?
  1. The alpha particle will be bent in a circular path with a smaller radius than that of proton
  2. the radius of the path of the alpha - particle will be greater than that of proton
  3. the alpha particle and the proton will be bent in a circular path with the same radius
  4. the alpha - particle and the proton will go through the field in a straight path

Answer

(B) the radius of the path of the alpha - particle will be greater than that of proton

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