An electron and a proton have the same kinetic energy upon entering a region of constant magnetic field and their velocity vectors are perpendicular to the magnetic field. Suppose the magnetic field is strong enough to allow the particles to circle in the field. 1) What is the ratio of the radii of their circular paths r, /re? (Express your answer to three significant figures.) Submit You currently have 0 submissions for this question. Only 10 submission are allowed. You can make 10 more submissions for this question.

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An electron and a proton have the same kinetic energy upon entering a region of constant magnetic field and their velocity vectors are perpendicular to the magnetic field. Suppose the magnetic field is strong enough to allow the particles to circle in the field.

1)What is the ratio of the radii of their circular paths rp/re? (Express your answer to three significant figures.)

An electron and a proton have the same kinetic energy upon entering a region of constant magnetic field and their
velocity vectors are perpendicular to the magnetic field. Suppose the magnetic field is strong enough to allow the
particles to circle in the field.
1) What is the ratio of the radii of their circular paths rp /re? (Express your answer to three significant figures.)
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