A neutral particle at rest in a magnetic field decays into two charged particles of different mass. The energy released goes into their kinetic energy. Then what can be the path of the particles. Neglect any interaction between the two charges.

Options

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B.
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Answer

B

Explanation

`R=(mv)/(qB)`
`q_(1)=-q_(2)`
`m_(1) v_(1) = m_(2)v_(2)`
`Rightarrow R_(1) = R_(2)`
but `m_(1)ne m_(2) Rightarrow omega_(1)=(qB)/m_(1) ne (qB)/m_(2)`
`Rightarrow omega` is not equal So collision does not occurat diametrically opposite point.