Ions having equal charges but masses of M and 2M are accelerated through the same potential difference and then enter a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to their path. If the heavier ions follow a circular arc of radius R, what is the radius of the arc followed by the lighter?
A) 4R
B) 3R
C) R
D) R/
E) R/2

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Ions having equal charges but masses of M and 2M are accelerated through the same potential difference and then enter a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to their path. If the heavier ions follow a circular arc of radius R, what is the radius of the arc followed by the lighter?
A) 4R 
B) 3R 
C) R 
D) R/ 
E) R/2

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The Answer of Ions having equal charges but masses of M and 2M are accelerated through the same potential difference and then enter a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to their path. If the heavier ions follow a circular arc of radius R, what is the radius of the arc followed by the lighter?
A) 4R 
B) 3R 
C) R 
D) R/ 
E) R/2

Ions Having Equal Charges but Masses of M and 2M