A proton and a deuteron are moving with equal velocities perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. A deuteron has the same charge as the proton but has twice its mass. The ratio of the magnetic force on the proton to that on the deuteron is:
a. 0.5.
b. 1.
c. 2.
d. There is no magnetic force in this case.
b
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