An electron and a proton are injected into a uniform magnetic field at right angle to its direction with the same momentum. Then
A
electrons path isless curved than protons path
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B
protons path will be less curved than electrons path
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C
the paths of both will be equally curved
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D
both the trajectories will be straight
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Solution
The correct option is C the paths of both will be equally curved R = mvQB=PQB [ P is same] Q and B are same in magnitude in case of e and p their path will be equally curved