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

  • A
    Both will follow a circular path with the same radius.
  • B
    Both will follow a helical path.
  • C
    Both will follow a parabolic path.
  • D
    All the statements are false.

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Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R)$.
Assertion $(A) :$ An electron in a certain region of uniform magnetic field is moving with constant velocity in a straight line path.
Reason $(R) :$ The magnetic field in that region is along the direction of velocity of the electron.
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