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Working of a cyclotron

Problem

A particle takes 2 seconds to complete a revolution in a cyclotron. The polarity of the dees is set to reverse every 4 seconds.
Which of these correctly describes the speed of the particle every time it enters the gap?
Choose 1 answer: