In a nuclear experiment a proton with kinetic energy 1.0 MeV moves in a circular path in

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In a nuclear experiment a proton with kinetic energy 1.0 MeV moves in a circular path in a uniform magnetic field. What energy must?

(a) An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.0 u) and

(b) A deuteron (q = +e, m = 2.0 u) have if they are to circulate in the same circular path?

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Fundamentals of Physics

ISBN: 978-0471758013

8th Extended edition

Authors: Jearl Walker, Halliday Resnick

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