4.3 - MOTION IN A MAGNETIC FIELD
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Practice Questions
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What occurs to a charged particle when it enters a magnetic field?
💡 Hint: Consider what forces act upon the particle.
What is the formula for the radius of a charged particle in circular motion?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of forces.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the Lorentz force?
💡 Hint: Remember the effects of forces acting on charged particles.
True or False: The magnetic force does work on a charged particle.
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of work and force direction.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the radius of an electron moving at 2 x 10^6 m/s in a magnetic field of 0.5 T.
💡 Hint: Remember to substitute carefully for each variable.
A proton is moving in a magnetic field at an angle of 30 degrees with a uniform field strength of 0.1 T. Determine its pitch.
💡 Hint: Break down the velocity into components first.
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