In bubble chambers, charged particles move in spirals because
A) the electric charge decreases.
B) of perspective and parallax.
C) the electric charge increases.
D) of energy dissipation.
E) the magnetic field decreases.

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In bubble chambers, charged particles move in spirals primarily due to energy dissipation. As the particles travel through the medium, they lose energy, causing their velocity to decrease. Since the force exerted by the magnetic field depends on the velocity of the particles, as their speed decreases, they follow tighter spirals.

In Bubble Chambers, Charged Particles Move in Spirals Because