If an electron and a proton are projected with the same velocity normal to a magnetic field, which one will suffer greater deflection?
Correct answer: B. electron
- A. proton
- B. electron
- C. both will suffer greater defection
- D. None of these
Explanation
The deflection is inversely proportional to mass, so for an electron and a proton moving with the same velocity, an electron with lighter mass will deflect more, while a proton with heavier mass will deflect less.
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