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A proton ( mass m, charge e) projected with a velocity v passes undeviated through a region of crossed electric and magnetic fields. The velocity with which an alpha particle (mass 4m, charge 2e) should be projected so that it passes undeviated through the same region is:

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V
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2V
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4V
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8V
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Solution

The correct option is A V
As, in case of no deviation, Force due to electric field= Force due to magnetic field
Thus, qvB=qE
Thus, vB=E
As, E and B are same, this implies , v must be same irrespective of charge or mass

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