A magnetic field can force a charged particle to move in a circular path. Suppose that an electron moving in a circle experiences a radial acceleration of magnitude 3.0 × 1014 m/s2 in a particular magnetic field. (a) What is the speed of the electron if the radius of its circular path is 0.14 m? (b) What is the period of the motion?

A magnetic field can force a charged particle to move in a circular path. Suppose that an electron moving in a circle experiences a radial acceleration of magnitude 3.0 × 1014 m/s2 in a particular magnetic field. (a) What is the speed of the electron if the radius of its circular path is 0.14 m? (b) What is the period of the motion?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter30: Magnetic Fields And Forces

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