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Cyclotron Motion

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Cyclotron motion refers to the circular path followed by charged particles when they are subjected to both a constant magnetic field and an electric field that oscillates at a specific frequency. This motion allows for particle acceleration in devices such as cyclotrons and particle accelerators.

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