In a cyclotron

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Problem

In a cyclotron, the magnetic field is increased from

1.2\,\text{T}

2.4\,\text{T}

while all other settings remain unchanged. How does the frequency of revolution of the ions change? (a)

f

becomes half of its original value (b)

f

becomes four times its original value (c)

f

doubles (d)

f

remains unchanged