A positively charged particle of specific charge α, accelerated by a potential difference V moves through a uniform transverse magnetic field B. The field occupies a region of width l. The angle θ through which the charged particle deviates from initial direction of its motion is
A positively charged particle of specific charge α, accelerated by a potential difference V moves through a uniform transverse magnetic field B. The field occupies a region of width l. The angle θ through which the charged particle deviates from initial direction of its motion is
Option 1 -
sin⁻¹[Bl√(α/V)]
Option 2 -
sin⁻¹[2Bl√(α/V)]
Option 3 -
cos⁻¹[2Bl√(α/3V)]
Option 4 -
sin⁻¹[Bl√(α/2V)]
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
 
 
 Detailed Solution:p²/2m = Vq => p = √2mVq 
 θ = sin? ¹ (l/R') = l/R = mV/qB = p/qB
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