Three particles of equal charge, X, Y, and Z, enter a uniform magnetic field B. X has velocity of magnitude v parallel to the field. Y has velocity of magnitude v perpendicular to the field. Z has equal velocity components v parallel and perpendicular to the field. Rank the radii of their orbits from least to greatest.

A.

Rx = Ry<Rz.

B.
Rx<Ry<Rz.

C.
Rx = Ry = Rz.

D.
Rx>Ry>Rz.

E.
Rx<Ry = .


Answer: D

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