JEE Advanced · Physics · 20. Magnetism & Current
An -particle (mass amu) and a singly charged Sulphur ion (mass amu) are initially at rest. They are accelerated through a potential and then allowed to pass into a region of uniform magnetic field which is normal to the velocities of the particles. Within this region, the -particle and the sulphur ion move in circular orbits of radii and , respectively. The ratio is __________ .
- A 2
- B 4
- C 6
- D 8
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(B) 4
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