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A proton, a deuteron and an α particle whose kinetic energies are same enter at right angles to a uniform magnetic field. Then the ratio of the radii of their circular paths is

a
1:2:1
b
2:1:1
c
1: 2: 1
d
2: 2: 1

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Radius of circular path =r=2mKBq ⇒r ∝ mq ⇒rp : rD : rα = mpqp : mDqD : mαqα= 11 : 21 : 42= 1 : 2 : 1

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