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An electron and a proton have equal kine...

An electron and a proton have equal kinetic energies. They enter in a magnetic field perpendicularly, Then

A

both will follow a circular path with different radii.

B

both will follow a helical path

C

both will follow a parabolic path

D

all the statements are false

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