Movement of particles in Magnetic Field

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Movement of particles in Magnetic Field, Need help!

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


i need someone to confirm if this is right...
1) B
3)C<B<A
For the first one, my friend said it's A,because it bends more,
i think he is wrong...
If i am wrong, please explain it
ty! (just 1 and 3)
 
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Path of the charged particle in a uniform magnetic field is given by
m*v^2/r = qvB
or
m*v = q*r*B.
Now try for the solution.
 
r=(mv)/qB, radius is proportional to the velocity,
B have the largest radius, so the speed will be the fastest

r=(mv)/qB, radius is proportional to the inverse of charge
A have the smallest radius, so the charge will the biggest,...
C<B<A
am i right?
 
anyone... ? I still have 2 more similar question to do, I need some one to confirm if i am right on this one
 
Your answers are correct.
For 2, use Flemming's left hand rule to decide the nature of the charges.