Electrons moving with different speeds enter a uniform magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the field. They will move along circular paths.

  • A
    of same radius
  • B
    with larger radii for the faster electrons
  • C
    with smaller radii for the faster electrons
  • D
    either $(b)$ or $(c)$ depending on the magnitude of the magnetic field

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