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Two particles of masses ma and mb and same charge are projected in a perpendicular magnetic field. Travel travel along circular paths of radius ra and rb such that ra>rb. That which is true ?

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mava>mbvb
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ma>mb and va>vb
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ma=mb and va>vb
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mbvb>mava
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Solution

The correct option is B mava>mbvb
The centripetal force is provided to the charged particle by the magnetic field.
Thus, mv2r=qvB

radius of the circular path=r=mvqB

For ra>rb for same charge and magnetic field,

mava>mbvb

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