alleryStart learning →A proton circles in a uniform field. If its speed doubles, the orbit radius
ABecomes four times
BStays unchanged
CBecomes one half
DBecomes double
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Becomes double
The radius r = mv/(qB) is directly proportional to speed, so doubling v doubles r.
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