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A beam of electrons moving with a momentum p enters a uniform magnetic field of flux density B perpendicular to its motion. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true?

A

Energy gained is `p^(2)//2m`

B

Centripetal force on the electron is Be(p/m)

C

Radius of the electron's path is p/Be

D

Work done on the electrons by the magnetic field is zero

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B, C, D
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