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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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Problem 90PQ: A mass spectrometer (Fig. 30.40, page 956) operates with a uniform magnetic field of 20.0 mT and an...

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A mass spectrometer is used to examine the isotopes of uranium. Ions in the beam emerge from the velocity selector at a speed of 1.60x10⁵ m/s and enter a uniform magnetic field of 0.6 T directed perpendicularly to the velocity of the ions. (c) What is the distance between the impact points formed on the photographic plate by singly charged ions of ²³⁵U and ²³⁸U?

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Velocity of ions , v_i = 1.6 x 10⁵ m/s.

Magnetic field , B = 0.6 T .

Angle between ions and magnetic field , $α$ = 90 $°$

To find = Distance between impact points .

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