At the equator, near the surface of the Earth, the magnetic field is approximately 50.0 μT northward, and the electric field is about 110 N/C downward in fair weather. Find the gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces on an electron in this environment, assuming that the electron has an instantaneous velocity of 4.50 x 106 m/s directed to the east. gravitational force N directed N directed N directed electric force magnetic force downward ♥ upward downward ŵ

At the equator, near the surface of the Earth, the magnetic field is approximately 50.0 μT northward, and the electric field is about 110 N/C downward in fair weather. Find the gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces on an electron in this environment, assuming that the electron has an instantaneous velocity of 4.50 x 106 m/s directed to the east. gravitational force N directed N directed N directed electric force magnetic force downward ♥ upward downward ŵ

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter24: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

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