Concept explainers
(a)
The maximum magnetic force that is exerted on the proton.
(a)
Answer to Problem 10P
The maximum magnetic force that is exerted on the proton is
Explanation of Solution
Given info: A magnetic field of magnitude
The formula to calculate the Magnetic force acting on a moving charge particle is,
Here,
The cross product of
Here,
Substitute
The cross product is maximum for
The mass of proton is
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the maximum magnetic force that is exerted on the proton is
(b)
The magnitude of maximum acceleration of the proton.
(b)
Answer to Problem 10P
The magnitude of maximum acceleration of the proton is
Explanation of Solution
Given info: A magnetic field of magnitude
The formula to calculate the force acting on a proton of mass
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the magnitude of maximum acceleration of the proton is
(c)
Whether the maximum magnetic force that is exerted on the proton is same or not for the electron.
(c)
Answer to Problem 10P
The maximum magnetic force that is exerted in the case of proton is same for electron.
Explanation of Solution
Given info: A magnetic field of magnitude
The formula to calculate the Magnetic force acting on a moving charge particle is,
Here,
The cross product of
Here,
Substitute
The cross product is maximum for
The mass of electron is
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the maximum magnetic force that is exerted in the case of proton is same for the electron.
(d)
Whether the magnitude of maximum acceleration of the proton is same for electron or not.
(d)
Answer to Problem 10P
The magnitude of maximum acceleration obtained in the case of proton is not same for the electron.
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The proton makes an angle of
The formula to calculate the force acting on a proton of mass
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the magnitude of maximum acceleration obtained in the case of proton is not same for the electron.
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