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Comparing radii & time period of particles in magnetic field

Q1 A proton and a helium nucleus is shot into a uniform magnetic field, at right angles to the field, with the same speed. Find the ratio of their radii. Q2 Two protons are shot into a uniform magnetic field, at right angles to the field, with their velocities in the ratio 1:2. Find the ratio of their time periods. Created by Mahesh Shenoy.

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