Particle accelerators: What type of particle accelerator has two large D-shaped electrodes with a small gap between them, through which an alternating potential difference accelerates the particles in a constant magnetic field?
A) linear accelerator
B) cyclotron
C) synchrotron
D) None of the above

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The description matches that of a cyclotron. A linear accelerator (A) has a straight path for the particles to accelerate, and a synchrotron (C) uses alternating magnetic fields to accelerate the particles. None of the above (D) is not a correct choice as there is a correct answer within the options given.

Particle Accelerators: What Type of Particle Accelerator Has Two Large