A particle of mass m, charge q and speed v enters a uniform magnetic field B and moves in a circle of radius r. How does r depend on these quantities?
Correct answer D. It is directly proportional to m
Explanation
Equating qvB to mv²/r gives r = mv/qB, so the radius is directly proportional to the mass and inversely proportional to both charge and field strength.
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