A cyclotron accelerates protons (mass

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

A cyclotron accelerates protons (mass 1.67×10−27 kg1.67\times10^{-27}\,\text{kg}, charge 1.6×10−19 C1.6\times10^{-19}\,\text{C}) in a magnetic field of 1.5 T1.5\,\text{T}. The maximum orbital radius reached is 0.45 m0.45\,\text{m}. Each time a proton crosses the gap between the two dees, it gains 100 kV100\,\text{kV} of energy. Approximately how many complete revolutions does a proton make before it leaves the cyclotron? (a) 164164 (b) 109109 (c) 5555 (d) 218218

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