The angle at which the particle enters the magnetic field is changed from 45 degrees to 60 degrees. How will the pitch of the path be affected?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
It will decrease.
Pitch : p = 2πmv Cos θ/qB
Cos 45 = 1/\(\sqrt {2 }\) = 0.71
Cos 60 = 1/2 = 0.5