Moving Charges and Magnetism · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Physics
In a cyclotron, the frequency of revolution of a charged particle is f = qB/(2 pi m). This frequency: [Previous Year NEET]
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In a cyclotron, the frequency of revolution of a charged particle is f = qB/(2 pi m). This frequency: [Previous Year NEET]
- A.Increases with the speed of the particle
- B.Depends on the radius of the orbit
- C.Is independent of the speed and radius of the particleCorrect answer
- D.Decreases as the magnetic field increases
Solution
Both v and r cancel in the expression for f.
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