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A cyclotron is used to accelerate
PhysicsCurrent ElectricityKCETKCET 2015
Options:
  • A Oneutron
  • B only positively charged particles
  • C only negatively charged particles
  • D both positively and negatively charged particles
Solution:
2280 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: only positively charged particles
A cyclotron is used to accelerate only positively charged particles. Cyclotron accelerates charged atomic and subatomic
particles by alternating electric field while following an outward spiral or circular path in a magnetic field.

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