NEET PhysicsClass 12Motion in a magnetic fieldMediumSingle correct

A proton (m = 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg, q = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C) enters a uniform magnetic field of 0.10 T with a speed of 4.0 × 10⁵ m s⁻¹, its velocity making 60° with the field. What is the pitch of its helical path?

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A proton (m = 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg, q = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C) enters a uniform magnetic field of 0.10 T with a speed of 4.0 × 10⁵ m s⁻¹, its velocity making 60° with the field. What is the pitch of its helical path?

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