Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Cyclotrons are used to accelerate?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Ions

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ions”.
Cyclotrons can accelerate various types of ions, including protons and heavier ions. The basic principle involves using a magnetic field and an electric field to increase the energy of charged particles, which are typically ions, to high speeds.

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