A stationary particle of charge q = 2.1 × 10-8 C is placed in a laser beam (an electromagnetic wave) whose intensity is 2.9 × 10³ W/m². Determine the maximum magnitude of the (a) electric and (b) magnetic forces exerted on the charge. If the charge is moving at a speed of 3.7 × 104 m/s perpendicular to the magnetic field of the electromagnetic wave, find the maximum magnitudes of the (c) electric and (d) magnetic forces exerted on the particle. (a) F = i (b) F = i (c) F= i (d) F = > >

A stationary particle of charge q = 2.1 × 10-8 C is placed in a laser beam (an electromagnetic wave) whose intensity is 2.9 × 10³ W/m². Determine the maximum magnitude of the (a) electric and (b) magnetic forces exerted on the charge. If the charge is moving at a speed of 3.7 × 104 m/s perpendicular to the magnetic field of the electromagnetic wave, find the maximum magnitudes of the (c) electric and (d) magnetic forces exerted on the particle. (a) F = i (b) F = i (c) F= i (d) F = > >

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter34: Maxwell’s Equations And Electromagnetic Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

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