Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 347

Question: An electron and a proton have equal kinetic energies. They enter in a magnetic field perpendicularly, Then [UPSEAT 2003]

Options:

A) Both will follow a circular path with same radius

B) Both will follow a helical path

C) Both will follow a parabolic path

D) All the statements are false

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Particles entering perpendicularly, hence they will describe circular path. Since their masses are different so they will describe path of different radii.