Ions Having Equal Charges but Masses of M and 2M

question 17

Multiple Choice

Ions having equal charges but masses of M and 2M are accelerated through the same potential difference and then enter a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to their path. If the heavier ions follow a circular arc of radius R, what is the radius of the arc followed by the lighter?

• A) 4R
• B) 3R
• C) R
• D) R/
• E) R/2

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Definitions:

Antigen Processing

The breakdown of antigens into peptides that can be presented on the cell surface to T cells by MHC molecules, crucial for initiating an immune response.

Primary Lymphatic Organs

Organs where B and T lymphocytes mature and differentiate, including the bone marrow and thymus.

Red Bone Marrow

A type of bone marrow that produces blood cells, located in the spongy bone.

Thymus

A small organ located in the upper chest, crucial for the development of the immune system's T cells during early life.