Q150 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (20 Apr Shift 1) · Physics

Assertion (A)When proton and a neutron enter into a transverse magnetic field with equal speeds, then they trace a circular paths of equal radii. Reason (R) In a transverse magnetic field the period of revolution of a charged particle in a circular path is directly proportional to the mass of the particle.

  • A
    Both \((\mathrm{A})\) and \((\mathrm{R})\) are correct and \((\mathrm{R})\) is the correct explanation of \((A)\).
  • B
    Both \((A)\) and \((R)\) are correct but \((R)\) is not the correct explanation of \((A)\).
  • C
    (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
  • Correct answer
    D
    (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Solution

(A) When a proton and a neutron enter into a transverse magnetic field with equal speeds, then they trace circular paths of equal radii. This statement is not correct because neutron will not move in a circular path as there is no charge on neutron. So, (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. Hence, option (4) is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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