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A particle of charge q and mass m moves with velocity v perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field B. What is the radius of its circular path?

Correct answer D. r = mv/qB

Explanation

The magnetic force qvB provides the centripetal force mv²/r, so rearranging gives r = mv/qB.

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