An electron and a proton enter a magnetic field perpendicularly. Both have same kinetic energy. Which of the following is true

  • A

    Trajectory of electron is less curved

  • B

    Trajectory of proton is less curved

  • C

    Both trajectories are equally curved

  • D

    Both move on straight-line path

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