Question

In magnetic deflection mass spectrometer, in which of the following ways is acceleration applied to the direction of motion?

(a) In random manner

(b) Parallel to it

(c) Perpendicular to it

(d) Along it

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Answer 1

Right option is (c) Perpendicular to it

For explanation: Acceleration in the mass spectrometer, is applied perpendicular to the direction of motion. The velocity of the object remains constant.