Particle accelerators: A cyclotron of radius 0.25 m accelerates protons in a 1.7-T magnetic field. What is the frequency for the applied alternating voltage? (m_proton = 1.67 × 10^-27 kg, e = 1.60 × 10^-19C) A) 0.26 MHz B) 2.6 MHz C) 26 MHz D) 260 MHz

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The cyclotron frequency is given by the formula f = (qB)/(2πm). Substituting the given values, f = (1.60 × 10^-19 C * 1.7 T) / (2π * 1.67 × 10^-27 kg) ≈ 26 MHz.

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