Q168 / 180 · COMEDK 2020 · Physics

The particle that cannot be accelerated by a cyclotron is

  • A
    proton
  • B
    $\alpha$-particle
  • Correct answer
    C
    electron
  • D
    deuteron nucleus

Solution

Light particle (like electron) eannot be accelerated by a cyclotron because due its suall mass, a small inerease in its ebergy makes the electrons mowe with a very bigh speed. As a mosit of it, the electroos wo quickly out of step with oseillation electric field.

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

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