An clectron enters a region of space containing a uniform 1.25 x 10-5T magnetic field. Its speed is 1.5 x 10° m/s when it enters perpendicularly to the ficld. Under these conditions, the clectron undergoes circular motion. (a) Find the radius r of the electron's circular path. (b) Find the frequency f of the circular motion. 2.

An clectron enters a region of space containing a uniform 1.25 x 10-5T magnetic field. Its speed is 1.5 x 10° m/s when it enters perpendicularly to the ficld. Under these conditions, the clectron undergoes circular motion. (a) Find the radius r of the electron's circular path. (b) Find the frequency f of the circular motion. 2.

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Chapter11: Magnetic Forces And Fields

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