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Two charged particles traverse identical helical paths in a completely opposite sense in a uniform magnetic field `vec(B)=B_(0)hat(K)`

A

They have equal `z-`components of momenta.

B

They must have equal charges.

C

They necessarily represent a particle-antiparticle pair.

D

The charge to mass ratio satisfy:
`((e)/(m))_(1)+((e)/(m))_(2)=0`.

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To solve the problem regarding two charged particles traversing identical helical paths in opposite senses in a uniform magnetic field, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - We have two charged particles moving in a uniform magnetic field \( \vec{B} = B_0 \hat{k} \). - They are moving in helical paths but in opposite directions. - They have equal z-components of momentum. 2. **Identifying the Key Parameters**: - Let the charges of the particles be \( q_1 \) and \( q_2 \), and their masses be \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \). - Since they are moving in opposite directions but have the same z-component of momentum, we can denote the z-component of momentum as \( p_z = m v_z \), where \( v_z \) is the velocity component along the z-axis. 3. **Using the Helical Motion Concept**: - The motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field results in a helical trajectory. The pitch \( p \) of the helix is given by: \[ p = T v_z \] where \( T \) is the period of the motion. 4. **Relating Charge and Mass**: - The period \( T \) for a charged particle in a magnetic field is given by: \[ T = \frac{2\pi m}{|q|B} \] - Therefore, the pitch can be expressed as: \[ p = \frac{2\pi m}{|q|B} v_z \] 5. **Setting Up the Equation**: - For both particles, since they have identical helical paths, we can write: \[ p_1 = p_2 \] - This leads to: \[ \frac{2\pi m_1}{|q_1|B} v_{z1} = \frac{2\pi m_2}{|q_2|B} v_{z2} \] - Since \( v_{z1} = v_{z2} \) (equal z-components of momentum), we can simplify: \[ \frac{m_1}{|q_1|} = \frac{m_2}{|q_2|} \] 6. **Considering the Opposite Directions**: - Since the particles are moving in opposite senses, we can denote \( q_2 = -q_1 \). - Thus, we have: \[ \frac{m_1}{|q_1|} + \frac{m_2}{|q_2|} = 0 \] - Substituting \( q_2 = -q_1 \): \[ \frac{m_1}{|q_1|} - \frac{m_2}{|q_1|} = 0 \] 7. **Conclusion**: - From the above equation, we conclude that: \[ \frac{q_1}{m_1} + \frac{q_2}{m_2} = 0 \] - This indicates that the two particles have equal and opposite charge-to-mass ratios, confirming that they represent a particle-antiparticle pair. ### Final Answer: Thus, the solution shows that the two charged particles must have equal charges and represent a particle-antiparticle pair, leading to the conclusion that the charge-to-mass ratio satisfies the equation \( \frac{q_1}{m_1} + \frac{q_2}{m_2} = 0 \).

To solve the problem regarding two charged particles traversing identical helical paths in opposite senses in a uniform magnetic field, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - We have two charged particles moving in a uniform magnetic field \( \vec{B} = B_0 \hat{k} \). - They are moving in helical paths but in opposite directions. - They have equal z-components of momentum. ...
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