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In a cyclotron, which describes the frequency at which a proton circles and the

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Question

In a cyclotron, which describes the frequency at which a proton circles and the frequency at which the electric field switches polarity?

The circling frequency matches the switching frequency as both increase.

The circling frequency matches the switching frequency as both decrease.

The circling frequency matches the switching frequency, with both at a fixed value.

The circling frequency is lower than the switching frequency, with both at fixed values.

The circling frequency is greater than the switching frequency, with both at fixed values.

Explanation / Answer

The circling frequency matches the switching frequency, with both at a fixed value.