Physics

Physics

Problem

A proton and an α-particle (doubly ionised helium nucleus) are projected simultaneously with the same speed v at right angles to the same uniform magnetic field B. (i) Derive expressions for the time periods T_p and T_α of their circular motions. (ii) Show that the ratio T_p : T_α equals 1 : 2. (iii) After how many complete revolutions of the proton will both particles again pass together through their common starting point?

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