Doubling the magnetic field in a proton synchrotron changes the maximum kinetic energy of the protons by what amount?
A) It is quadrupled.
B) It is doubled.
C) It remains the same.
D) it is halved
E) It is quartered.

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The kinetic energy of a charged particle in a magnetic field is proportional to the square of the magnetic field. Therefore, doubling the magnetic field will quadruple the kinetic energy.

Doubling the Magnetic Field in a Proton Synchrotron Changes the Maximum