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The radius of curvature of the path followed by a charge particle in magnetic field is proportional to

a
Charge of the particle
b
Momentum of the particle
c
Energy of the particle
d
Magnetic field density

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Centripetal force is balanced by magnetic force MV2r=BqV ⇒MVr=Bq ⇒MV=P=Bqr ⇒r α P, r α 1B, r α 1q

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