Class 12th Physics 2017 Set1 Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 13

Obtain the expression for the cyclotron frequency.

Answer

In a cyclotron, centripetal force is provided by the magnetic field to a charged particle which helps the particle in moving in a circular path. Equating the tow forces we have

The frequency of oscillation of the charged particle from the above expression is :

fosc  =   qB / 2πm

It is also known as cyclotron frequency.

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