Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

The ratio of charge to mass, $r$, for a particle is defined by the equation below. $r = \frac{\text{charge on particle}}{\text{mass of particle}}$ The value of $r$ is found for an $\alpha$-particle, a $\beta^+$ particle and a proton $p$. Which list places the particles in order of increasing magnitude of $r$ from left to right?

  • A$\alpha \rightarrow \beta^+ \rightarrow p$
  • B$\alpha \rightarrow p \rightarrow \beta^+$
  • C$p \rightarrow \alpha \rightarrow \beta^+$
  • D$p \rightarrow \beta^+ \rightarrow \alpha$

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