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A proton, an electron, and a Helium nucleus, have the same energy. They are in circular orbits in a plane due to magnetic field perpendicular to the plane. Let rp,re and rHe be their respective radii, then,
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Options:
  • A re>rp=rHe
  • B re<rp=rHe
  • C re<rp<rHe
  • D re>rp>rHe
Solution:
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The correct answer is: re<rp=rHe
We know, r=mvqB K.E.=12mv2
 =2mK.E.qB
K.E. is same for all particle and magnetic field B is also some.
rmq
For proton: rpmpe
For electron: remee
For Helium nuclei: rHe4mp2e=mpe

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