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A proton (mass m and charge `+e`) and an `alpha`-particle (mass `4` m and charge `+2e`) are projected with the same kinetic energy at right angles to the uniform magnetic field. Which one of the following statements will be true?

A

The `alpha`-particle will be bent in a circular path with a small radius that for the proton

B

The radius of the path of the `alpha`-particle will be greater than that of the proton

C

The `alpha`-particle and the proton will be bent in a circular path with the same radiuys

D

The `alpha`-particle and the proton will go through the field in a straight line

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