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(I) Alpha particles of charge q=+2 e and mass m=6.6 ×10^-27...

(I) Alpha particles of charge $q=+2 e$ and mass $m=6.6 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{kg}$ are emitted from a radioactive source at a speed of $1.6 \times 10^{7} \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ . What magnetic field strength would be required to bend them into a circular path of radius $r=0.18 \mathrm{m} ?$

(I) Alpha particles of charge $q=+2 e$ and mass
$m=6.6 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{kg}$ are emitted from a radioactive source
at a speed of $1.6 \times 10^{7} \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ . What magnetic field strength
would be required to bend them into a circular path of
radius $r=0.18 \mathrm{m} ?$

Key Concepts

Lorentz Force

The Lorentz force is the force experienced by a charged particle moving in a magnetic field. It is given by the vector cross product F = q(v × B), where q is the charge, v is the velocity, and B is the magnetic field. This principle underlies many phenomena in electromagnetism and is key to understanding how charged particles deviate from their initial paths in magnetic environments.

Centripetal Force in Circular Motion

When a particle moves along a circular path, it requires a centripetal force that is directed towards the center of the circle. This force is given by m·v²/r, where m is the mass, v is the speed, and r is the radius of the circle. In the context of a charged particle in a magnetic field, the magnetic Lorentz force provides this necessary centripetal force, which directly links the particle’s motion with the field's strength.

Equating Magnetic and Centripetal Forces

By setting the magnetic force, qvB, equal to the centripetal force, m·v²/r, one can derive important relationships between the parameters governing the particle’s motion. This condition is essential for determining either the required magnetic field strength to achieve a specific curvature or the radius of the path for a given field and velocity.

Cyclotron Motion

Cyclotron motion refers to the circular movement of charged particles in a constant magnetic field. This type of motion is characterized by a frequency known as the cyclotron frequency, defined as ? = qB/m. Understanding cyclotron motion is fundamental for the design and analysis of devices like cyclotrons and mass spectrometers, which manipulate and analyze charged particles using magnetic fields.

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