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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

What will be the ratio of specific charge of an alpha particle to that of proton?

Options:

4:1

1:2

1:4

2:1

Correct Answer:

1:2

Explanation:

The specific charge is given by e/m.

The specific charge of photon = e/mp                     ........(1)

Mass of an alpha particle = 4mp

Charge of alpha particle = 2 × charge of single protons = 2e

The specific charge of alpha particle = 2e/4m= e/2mp                    ......(2)

So from (1) and (2), the ratio will be 1:2