Moving Charges and Magnetism Problem

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Two charged particles, A and B, with equal charges of +6C, are accelerated through the same potential difference and enter a magnetic field, resulting in circular paths with radii of 2 cm and 3 cm, respectively. The relationship between the particles' masses can be determined by equating their kinetic energies gained from the potential difference. Since they have equal charge, their kinetic energies are equal, leading to the conclusion that the ratio of their masses can be expressed in terms of their velocities. The final velocities of the particles differ due to their distinct circular path radii in the magnetic field. The discussion concludes that the approach to solving the problem is correct, confirming the understanding of the relationship between mass, velocity, and radius in a magnetic field.
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Homework Statement



Two particles A and B having equal charges +6C, after being accelerated through the same potential difference enter a region of uniform magnetic field and describe circular path of radii 2 and 3cm repectively. The ratio of mass of A and B is ______

Homework Equations



Force on the particle in a magnetic field = Bqv

In a circular path, mv^2/r = Bqv
→r = mv/Bq

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't know if I should consider their velocities to be equal.
If the velocities are equal, the r(A)/r(B) = 2/3 which is incorrect.
 
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Hello, anraphy. Welcome to PF!

Do you know how to relate the final speed of a particle to the potential difference through which it is accelerated?
 
Potential Difference and Velocity

TSny said:
Hello, anraphy. Welcome to PF!

Do you know how to relate the final speed of a particle to the potential difference through which it is accelerated?

E = Vq
→0.5mv^2=Vq
→v = √(2Vq/m)
OR
→V=0.5mv^2/q

where
V-potential difference
m-mass of the particle
v-velocity of the particle
E-energy of the particle
q-charge on the particle
 
OK. Good. Can you see how to use that?
 
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Hello, anraphy
The particles have different masses but have equal charge.So when it's accelerated through same potential difference, they will gain equal electric energy=Vq=kinetic energy
Vq=.5m1v12=.5m2v22
∴m1/m2=(v2/v1)2
Similarly when entering in Magnetic field due to different velocities they will follow different circular path of radii ra,rb respectively.
m1v1/ra=m2v2/rb=qB
 
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I think I got it. Thank You :)
 
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