What is the radius of the circular arc if the accelerating potential is tripled?

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Homework Statement



An electron is accelerated from rest through a potential difference V and then enters a uniform magnetic field oriented perpendicular to its path. The field deflects the particle into a circular arc of radius R. If the accelerating potential is tripled to 3V, what will be the radius of the circular arc?

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The answer is √3 R, just not sure how to get there
 
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googlyeyes said:
The answer is √3 R, just not sure how to get there

1. What is the relationship between Electric field and potential difference V ?
2. What is the force on the electron as it moves through the region of potential difference V?
3. Find the relationship between the velocity of the electron just as it is about to enter the magnetic field , and the potential difference V ?
4.Find the relationship between the velocity of the electron in the magnetic field , and the radius of the circular arc.