EASY
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Calculate the magnetic field in which the cyclotron dees should be placed to accelerate protons. The applied frequency is 8 megacycles/second. Take proton mass 1.67 x 10-27 kg.  

Important Questions on Moving Charges and Magnetism

MEDIUM

If the maximum value of accelerating potential provided by a radio frequency oscillator is 12kV. The number of revolution made by a proton in a cyclotron to achieve one sixth of the speed of light is: 

mp=1.67×10-27 kg, e=1.6×10-19 C, Speed of light=3×108 m s-1

EASY
An alternating electric field of frequency f is applied across the radius R of a cyclotron to accelerate protons (mass m ). The operating magnetic field B used and K.E. of the proton beam produced by it are respectively ( e= charge on proton)
MEDIUM
State the basic principle of a cyclotron. Explain how it works to accelerate the charged particles. Write its one important use. 
EASY
A cyclotron's oscillator frequency is 10MHz. What should be the operating magnetic field for accelerating protons? (mass of the proton =1.67×10-27 kg )
HARD
With the help of a labeled diagram, state the underlying principle of a cyclotron. Explain clearly how it works to accelerate the charged particles. Is there an upper limit on the energy acquired by the particle? Given reason.
EASY
A proton and an α-particle, having kinetic energies Kp and Kα, respectively, enter into a magnetic field at right angles. The ratio of the radii of the trajectory of proton to that of α -particle is 2:1. The ratio of Kp:Kα is:
MEDIUM
Write the working of cyclotron in brief. Draw a schematic sketch of the cyclotron showing path of accelerated charged particles (ions) in both dees. Derive expression for cyclotron frequency.
HARD
A cyclotron's oscillator frequency is 10 MHz and the operating magnetic field is 0.66 T. If the radius of its dees is 60 cm, then the kinetic energy of the proton beam produced by the accelerator is
HARD
A cyclotron is used to accelerate protons to a kinetic energy of 5 MeV. If the strength of magnetic field in the cyclotron is 2T, find the radius and the frequency needed for the applied alternating voltage of the cyclotron. (Given: Velocity of proton =3×107 m/s).
HARD
A cyclotron oscillator frequency is 10 MHz. What should be the applied magnetic field for accelerating protons? ( Take π=227e=1.6× 10-19 Cm=1.67 ×10-27 kg)
EASY

A cyclotron is used to accelerate protons H11, Deuterons H12 and α- particles He24. While exiting under similar conditions, the minimum K.E. is gained by

HARD
With the help of a diagram describe the principle, construction and working of a cyclotron.
MEDIUM
A cyclotron is used to accelerate protons. If the operating magnetic field is 1.0 T and the radius of the cyclotron 'dees' is 60 cm, the kinetic energy of the accelerated protons in MeV will be :
[use mp=1.6×10-27 kg, e=1.6×10-19 C]
EASY
How does cyclotron increase the energy of charged particles?
MEDIUM
Explain the principle, construction and working of a cyclotron with the help of a labelled diagram. State its two limitations.
HARD
With the help of a diagram, explain the principle and working of a cyclotron. Show that cyclotron frequency does not depend on the speed of the particles.
EASY

In a cyclotron, magnetic field of 1.4 Wb m-2 is used. To accelerate protons, how rapidly should the electric field between the Dees be reversed?

π=3.142, Mp=1.67×10-27 kg, e=1.6×10-19 C

EASY
In cyclotron, the time taken by an ion to describe semicircular path in a dee is