An electron moving with a constant speed of ? = 1.7?106?/? enters a region of homogeneous magnetic field at point a. According to the coordinate system shown in the figure, (i) Calculate the magnitude and direction of magnetic field for the electron to follow the semi-circular path as shown in the figure. Explain your answer. (ii) How long does it take for the electron to get to the point b. (iii) Once the electron gets to the point b, the magnetic field is instantly shut down. Determine the

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4. An electron moving with a constant speed of ? = 1.7?106?/?
enters a region of homogeneous magnetic field at point a. According to
the coordinate system shown in the figure,
(i) Calculate the magnitude and direction of magnetic field for the electron
to follow the semi-circular path as shown in the figure. Explain your
answer.
(ii) How long does it take for the electron to get to the point b.
(iii) Once the electron gets to the point b, the magnetic field is instantly shut down. Determine the
trajectory of the electron. Draw it on the figure. Explain your answer.

4.
An electron moving with a constant speed of 9 = 1.7x10°m/s
enters a region of homogeneous magnetic field at point a. According to
the coordinate system shown in the figure,
80 cm
b,
(i) Calculate the magnitude and direction of magnetic field for the electron
a
B
to follow the semi-circular path as shown in the figure. Explain your
answer.
(ii) How long does it take for the electron to get to the point b.
Problem 4
(iii) Once the electron gets to the point b, the magnetic field is instantly shut down. Determine the
trajectory of the electron. Draw it on the figure. Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:4. An electron moving with a constant speed of 9 = 1.7x10°m/s enters a region of homogeneous magnetic field at point a. According to the coordinate system shown in the figure, 80 cm b, (i) Calculate the magnitude and direction of magnetic field for the electron a B to follow the semi-circular path as shown in the figure. Explain your answer. (ii) How long does it take for the electron to get to the point b. Problem 4 (iii) Once the electron gets to the point b, the magnetic field is instantly shut down. Determine the trajectory of the electron. Draw it on the figure. Explain your answer.
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