Question

An electron and a proton enter a magnetic field perpendicularly. Both have same kinetic energy. Which of the following is true

(a) Trajectory of electron is less curved

(b) Trajectory of proton is less curved

(c) Both trajectories are equally curved

(d) Both move on straight-line path

Answer

(b) Trajectory of proton is less curved

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