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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 17 Objective Question

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A cyclotron is used to:
Options
A accelerate charged particles
Correct Answer
B slow down charged particles
C heat up charged particles
D neutralize charged particles
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator that accelerates charged particles (like protons or ions) to high speeds using a high-frequency alternating voltage and a strong magnetic field. It is not designed to slow down, heat up, or neutralize particles.

Hint

Cyclotrons are devices utilized in nuclear physics and medicine for manipulating subatomic particles.

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