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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

A region has a uniform magnetic field in it. A proton enters the region with a velocity, making an angle of \( 45^\circ \) with the direction of the magnetic field. In this region the proton will move in :

  1. A straight line
  2. B circle
  3. C spiral
  4. D helix
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(D) helix

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When a proton enters at an angle other than \(0^{\circ}\) or \(90^{\circ}\), its velocity splits into two parts: one parallel to the field (causing linear motion) and one perpendicular (causing circular motion). The combination of these two movements results in a helix. D) helix
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