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Problem 5.2: Solution

A particle with charge q and mass m is introduced into a medium with a uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to the particle's initial velocity u. The magnetic force causes the particle to move in a circular path of radius a. Equating the magnetic force to the centripetal force allows one to determine the radius a in terms of q, m, u, and B as a = mu/qB.

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Problem 5.2: Solution

A particle with charge q and mass m is introduced into a medium with a uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to the particle's initial velocity u. The magnetic force causes the particle to move in a circular path of radius a. Equating the magnetic force to the centripetal force allows one to determine the radius a in terms of q, m, u, and B as a = mu/qB.

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Problem 5.

2 When a particle with charge q and mass m is introduced into a medium with a uniform eld B such that the initial velocity of the particle u is perpendicular to B(Fig. P5.2), the magnetic force exerted on the particle causes it to move in a circle of radius a. By equating Fm to the centripetal force on the particle, determine a in terms of q, m, u, and B.
B q + u Fm Fm Fm q + P + q u + a q u

Figure P5.2: Particle of charge q projected with velocity u into a medium with a uniform eld B perpendicular to u (Problem 5.2).

Solution: The centripetal force acting on the particle is given by Fc = mu2 /a. Equating Fc to Fm given by Eq. (5.4), we have mu2 /a = quB sin . Since the magnetic eld is perpendicular to the particle velocity, sin = 1. Hence, a = mu/qB.

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