A charged particle enters a region of magnetic field at an angle α and then leaves it at an angle β as shown in figure. If magnetic field strength increases along x-axis, then the correct relationship between α and β is
A
α>β
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B
α=β
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C
α<β
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D
None
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Solution
The correct option is Cα<β Radius r=mvqB. Value of B is more at exit, so the radius is lesser at the exit. So, the path is not symmetrical and the deviation is more in the second half of the field than the first half. Therefore, β>α.