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Cyclotron Frequency

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Cyclotron frequency for charge q, mass m in magnetic field B is:

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Subject
physics
Chapter
magnetic effects of current and magnetism
Topic
cyclotron frequency
Difficulty
Medium
Year
2025
Tags
CyclotronFrequency

Solution

Correct Answer:

qB/m

When a charge enters a magnetic field perpendicularly (), it moves in a circle. The magnetic force provides the centripetal force:

  • The angular frequency .
  • The frequency .
  • Note: The frequency is independent of the speed and radius of the particle (within non-relativistic limits).

This medium difficulty physics question is from the chapter magnetic effects of current and magnetism, covering the topic of cyclotron frequency. It appeared in the 2025 exam.

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