2. r = mv qB A charge moves with a speed of 5x106 m/s in a plane perpendicular to a magnetic field of 2.5 T. Calculate and compare the radius of the circular path if the charge is (a) a proton and (b) if the charge is an electron.

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2.
r =
mv
qB
A charge moves with a speed of 5x106 m/s in a plane
perpendicular to a magnetic field of 2.5 T. Calculate and
compare the radius of the circular path if the charge is (a) a
proton and (b) if the charge is an electron.
Transcribed Image Text:2. r = mv qB A charge moves with a speed of 5x106 m/s in a plane perpendicular to a magnetic field of 2.5 T. Calculate and compare the radius of the circular path if the charge is (a) a proton and (b) if the charge is an electron.
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