An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00 u) travels in a circular path of radius 7.50 cm in a magnetic field with B = 1.50 T. Calculate the following values. (a) the speed of the particle m/s (b) its period of revolution s (c) its kinetic energy eV (d) the potential difference through which it would have to be accelerated to achieve this energy V

          An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00 u) travels in a circular path of radius 7.50 cm in a magnetic field with B = 1.50 T. Calculate the following values.
(a) the speed of the particle
m/s
(b) its period of revolution
s
(c) its kinetic energy
eV
(d) the potential difference through which it would have to be accelerated to achieve this energy
V

An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00 u) travels in a circular path of radius 7.50 cm in a magnetic field with B = 1.50 T. Calculate the following values.
(a) the speed of the particle
m/s
(b) its period of revolution
s
(c) its kinetic energy
eV
(d) the potential difference through which it would have to be accelerated to achieve this energy
V

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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03/19/2022

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Given: Charge of alpha particle, q = 2e = 2 * 1.6 * 10^-19 C Magnetic field, B = 1.5 T Radius of circular path, r = 7.50 cm = 0.075 m The centripetal force required for circular motion is provided by the magnetic force: q * v * B = m * v^2 / r (2 * 1.6 * 10^-19) Show more…

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An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00 u) travels in a circular path of radius 7.50 cm in a magnetic field with B = 1.50 T. Calculate the following values. (a) the speed of the particle m/s (b) its period of revolution s (c) its kinetic energy eV (d) the potential difference through which it would have to be accelerated to achieve this energy V