A Proton and a Deuteron Are Moving with Equal Velocities

question 25

Multiple Choice

A proton and a deuteron are moving with equal velocities perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field.A deuteron has the same charge as the proton but has twice its mass.The ratio of the magnetic force on the proton to that on the deuteron is:

• A)0.5.
• B)1.
• C)2.
• D)There is no magnetic force in this case.

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