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A particle of mass m and charge q moves with a constant velocity v along the positive x direction. It enters a region containing a uniform magnetic field B directed along the negative z direction, extending from x = a to x = b. The minimum value of v required so that the particle can just enter the region x>b is:

Correct answer: B. Option B

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

Width of the magnetic field region (b − a) ≤ R ; where 'R' is its radius of curvature inside magnetic field.∴ R = mv / qB = (b − a) ⇒ v = (b − a) q B / m.

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