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Lorentz Force – Lab Report GOAL: The aim is to explore how particles with electric charge move under the influence of a force called the Lorentz force. Scientists want to understand why these particles move in specific directions. This knowledge helps us learn more about the basics of matter and energy. It also leads to new discoveries in science and technology, shaping our future in exciting ways. PROCEDURE 1: Magnetic Field Intensity and Direction Prediction with charged particle motion to the right , particle’s charge is positive Magnetic field directed out of the screen Direction of force: downward Magnetic field directed into the screen Direction of force: upward Zero Magnetic field Direction of force: zero Table 1: Magnetic Field Strength (T) Radius (m) Force, F B (N) 4 2.25 1.5x10^-8 3 3 1.125x10^-8 2 4.5 7.5x10^-8 1 9 3.75x10^-9 0 0 -1 9 -3.75x10^-9 -2 4.5 -7.5x10^-9 -3 3 -1.125x10^-8 -4 2.25 -1.5x10^-8
3. Plot and attach a graph of the Magnetic Field Strength vs. F B : Analysis (Part I) Explain your results. · Observe the paths for the particles that traveled through positive and negative magnetic fields and indicate the direction of the deflection as the particle entered the magnetic field. Upon entering the magnetic field, the particles followed a downward circular trajectory. · Did your prediction match the observed deflected direction? Explain. Once the particle entered the magnetic field sheet, it was inevitable for it to go down in a circular path. · Observe the graphed data. What is the relationship between the force exerted on the moving particle and the intensity of the magnetic field? The force is proportional to the magnetic field.
Observe the path for the particle as it travels through the magnetic field at a strength of +4 T. You will see that even though the initial force is in the downward direction, the particle does not continue downward, but continues to be deflected in a circular arc. Explain why this occurs. This happens because the force is perpendicular to the velocity. PROCEDURE 2: Charge Magnitude and Sign In this procedure you will be observing the relationship of the motion of the charged particle in a magnetic field to its charge. To begin, you will use the default values of the simulation: Mass: 6 ( x10 -25 kg) Velocity: 7.5 (x10 6 m/s) Charge: +5 (x10 -16 C) Magnetic Field Strength: +3 T 4. Use the right-hand rule to predict the direction the charged particles will be deflected when entering the magnetic field: Prediction with charged particle motion to the right , Magnetic field directed out of the screen Neutral Particle (zero charge) Direction of force: No Deflection Positively charged particle Direction of force: downward force Negatively charged particle Direction of force:upward force 5. Run the simulation with the charge values listed in Table 2 and observe the changes in the motion of the particle. Record the radius value (displayed in mm units) and calculate the magnitude of the force on the charged particle as it enters the magnetic field Table 2:
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