A particle accelerator uses which of the following to increase the kinetic energy of charged species so that a reaction will occur?
A) Electromagnetic fields
B) Fission reaction
C) Gravitational field
D) Fusion reaction
E) Combustion reaction

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Particle accelerators use electromagnetic fields to increase the kinetic energy of charged species (such as ions or protons) so that they can reach high enough energies to induce a reaction when they collide with a target.

A Particle Accelerator Uses Which of the Following to Increase