An $\alpha$-particle (mass 4 amu) and a singly charged sulfur ion (mass 32 amu) are initially at rest. They are accelerated through a potential V and then allowed to pass into a region of uniform magnetic field which is normal to the velocities of the particles. Within this region, the $\alpha$-particle and the sulfur ion move in circular orbits of radii $r_{\alpha}$ and $r_S$, respectively. The ratio ($r_S/r_\alpha$) is _____. Continue reading An $\alpha$-particle (mass 4 amu) and a singly …. →