A Cyclotron Is Designed with a Magnet That Produces a Magnetic

question 52

Multiple Choice

A cyclotron is designed with a magnet that produces a magnetic field of 1.2 T.When refurbished,the magnet is replaced by one that produces a 1.5-T field.How does the maximum kinetic energy achieved by the protons change compared to their previous maximum kinetic energy?

• A) It increases by 25%.
• B) It decreases by 25%.
• C) It increases by 56%.
• D) It decreases by 56%.
• E) It does not change.

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