D.3 - Motion in Electromagnetic Fields
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for the force on a charged particle in an electric field?
💡 Hint: Think about how charge relates to force and field strength.
In which direction does a negative charge move in an electric field?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between charge types and field direction.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the equation for force acting on a charged particle in an electric field?
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of electric force.
True or False: A charged particle in a magnetic field can only move in a straight line.
💡 Hint: Think about circular motion and centripetal forces.
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Challenge Problems
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A particle with charge +3 × 10^-19 C and mass 2 × 10^-27 kg is accelerated in an electric field of strength 5 N/C. Calculate the acceleration of the particle.
💡 Hint: Apply Newton's second law clearly to find acceleration.
Two charged particles enter a uniform electric field and then a magnetic field at 90 degrees, calculate their paths given their initial velocities and charges.
💡 Hint: Break down the motion into components to simplify calculation.
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