D.3.2 - Motion in Magnetic Fields
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula to calculate the force on a charged particle in a magnetic field?
💡 Hint: Remember the key variables in the equation.
What happens to the magnetic force if the charge moves perpendicular to the magnetic field?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of sine in the force equation.
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What is the role of theta in the magnetic force formula F = qvBsin(θ)?
💡 Hint: Consider which angle gives the strongest interaction.
True or False: A charged particle in a magnetic field always moves in a straight line.
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on the charged particle.
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Challenge Problems
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An ion with charge +3 e (where e = 1.6 x 10^-19 C) and mass 6.65 x 10^-27 kg enters a magnetic field of 0.5 T with a speed of 1 x 10^4 m/s. Determine the radius of its path.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the charge magnitude: +3e.
Explain how changing the velocity of a charged particle affects its path in a magnetic field and provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of speed on circular motion.
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