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If the magnetic force due to Earth's field were the only force on the ion, what would the smallest possible radius of its trajectory be?
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In magnitude, this force is $F = qvB\sin\theta$. For maximum force, $\sin\theta = 1$, so the maximum force is $F_{max} = qvB$. Show more…
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