Some Charged Particles in a Bubble Chamber Are Seen to Move

question 40

Multiple Choice

Some charged particles in a bubble chamber are seen to move in spirals due to

• A)decreasing magnetic field.
• B)decreasing electric charge.
• C)perspective and parallax.
• D)energy dissipation.

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Event Will Not Occur

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