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The radius of curvature of the path of the charged particle in a uniform magnetic field is directly proportional to:

Correct answer: B. The momentum of the particle

  • A. The energy of the particle
  • B. The momentum of the particle
  • C. The intensity of the field
  • D. The charge on the particle

Explanation

Option B is correct.We know that the radius of the circular path in the magnetic field is given by: r= mv/qB . We know that mv is the momentum of the body. ∴r=P /qB ⇒r∝p :

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