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A particle of mass and charge is projected with velocity into a region of uniform magnetic field directed perpendicular to the velocity. If the particle moves in a circular path of radius , what is the time taken by the particle to complete one-fourth of the circle?

  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Correct answer: A

Solution

  1. The time period of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field is .
  2. The time taken to complete one-fourth of the circular path is .
  3. Substituting the expression for , we get .
  4. Hence the answer is (A).

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