The maximum relativistic kinetic energy of B particles from a radioactive nucleus is equal to the rest mass energy of the particle. A magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the beam of B particles, which bends it to a circle of radius R. The field is given by:

The maximum relativistic kinetic energy of B particles from a radioactive nucleus is equal to the rest mass energy of the particle. A magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the beam of B particles, which bends it to a circle of radius R. The field is given by:

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