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If particles undergo uniform circular motion while they remain in a magnetic field, how are the particles ever able to escape? or move through the field?
 

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I'm unsure what your question means :S
 

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Is this question related to a diagram somewhere? if so, please show us
 

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If particles undergo uniform circular motion while they remain in a magnetic field, how are the particles ever able to escape? or move through the field?
Depends on the conditions.

Draw a magnetic field and draw a particle moving into it - it will then undergo circular motion so it's initial velocity was tangent to the circle. Right? If it's moving too fast, the circle will be larger and it will end up exiting the magnetic field before it can make a full loop.
 

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