A Proton and a Deuteron Are Moving with Equal Velocities

question 63

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 acceleration of the proton to that of the deuteron is:

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

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Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to ensure that every participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any given group.

Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives the treatment or intervention, used to assess the treatment's effect.

Control Group

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Correlational Studies

A type of non-experimental research method in which a researcher measures two variables, understands and assesses the statistical relationship between them without any causal assumption.