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An electron and proton enter a magnetic field with equal velocities. Which one of them experiences a greater force?

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electron

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proton

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C

Both experience same magnitude of force

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Solution

The correct option is C
Both experience same magnitude of force

F = q(v x B) and both the particles have equal magnitude of charge and velocity.

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