> An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00 u) travels in a circular path of radius 6.18 cm in a uniform magnetic field with B = 1.20 T. Calculate (a) its speed, (b) its period of revolution, (c) its kinetic energy, and (d) the potential difference through which it would have to be accelerated to achieve this energy. Units m/s (b) Number i Units (a) Number i S (c) Number i Units eV (d) Number i Units > < > >

> An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00 u) travels in a circular path of radius 6.18 cm in a uniform magnetic field with B = 1.20 T. Calculate (a) its speed, (b) its period of revolution, (c) its kinetic energy, and (d) the potential difference through which it would have to be accelerated to achieve this energy. Units m/s (b) Number i Units (a) Number i S (c) Number i Units eV (d) Number i Units > < > >

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter11: Magnetic Forces And Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 31P: An alpha-particle ( m=6.641027kg , q=3.21019C ) travels in a circular path of radius 25 cm in a...

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