A particle is freely moving in 3-d space such that E 2E, E:/2. (3.12) It's also known that it is moving in the negative z region and positive y and x regions of space. That is p; < 0 py > 0 and p > 0. Find the angle that p makes with the z-axis (0), given cos(8) = P://r+ p, + p?- (3.13)

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A particle is freely moving in 3-d space such that
(3.12)
2Ey
Es
E:/2.
It's also known that it is moving in the negative z region and positive
y and x regions of space. That is p, < 0 py > 0 and p > 0. Find the
angle that p makes with the z-axis (0), given
(3.13)
cos(0) = Pz//p + p; + p?-
Transcribed Image Text:A particle is freely moving in 3-d space such that (3.12) 2Ey Es E:/2. It's also known that it is moving in the negative z region and positive y and x regions of space. That is p, < 0 py > 0 and p > 0. Find the angle that p makes with the z-axis (0), given (3.13) cos(0) = Pz//p + p; + p?-
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