Which of the following property of a proton can change while it moves freely in a magnetic field? (there may be more than one correct answer.)

(a) Mass                (b) Speed

(c) velocity             (d) momentum

 

Answer

The correct options are 

(c) velocity and (d) momentum

 

Explanation -  Mass of a proton cannot change.

So, (a) is not correct

 

Now,

When a proton enters a magnetic field, it starts moving in a circular motion.

In circular motion, speed is constant but velocity keeps changing.

So, (b) is not correct.

 

But, (c) is correct.

 

Now, 

Momentum = Mass × Velocity

Since velocity changes, momentum will also change

So, (d) is also correct

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