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(a)
The magnitude and direction of acceleration of a charged particle in Figure 19.33 if v is in the +x direction.
(a)

Answer to Problem 5E
Both magnitude and direction of acceleration is zero when v is in the +x direction_.
Explanation of Solution
Moving electric charges experience forces near a magnetic field while a charge at rest experience no such forces.
Write the expression to find the magnetic force experiencing on a moving charge.
F=|q|vBsinθ (I)
Here, F is the magnetic force, q is the charge of the particle, v is the velocity of the charge, B is the magnitude of the magnetic field, and θ is the angle between magnetic field and velocity of the charge.
From Newton’s second law of motion,
F=ma (II)
Here, m is the mass of the particle, and a is the acceleration.
From equation (II) magnitude of acceleration of the particle can be deducted as,
a=Fm (III)
Substitute equation (III) in (I) to find the acceleration of the particle.
a=(qm)vBsinθ (IV)
Conclusion:
If v is in the +x direction then the velocity and magnetic field will be parallel to each other.
Substitute θ=0° in equation (IV) to find acceleration.
a=(qm)vBsin0°=0
Therefore, both magnitude and direction of acceleration is zero when v is in the +x direction_.
(b)
The magnitude and direction of acceleration of a charged particle in Figure 19.33 if v is in the −x direction.
(b)

Answer to Problem 5E
Both magnitude and direction of acceleration is zero when v is in the −x direction_.
Explanation of Solution
Equation (IV) in part (a) provides the magnitude and direction of acceleration of the particle. If v is in the −x direction then the velocity and magnetic field will be anti-parallel to each other.
Conclusion:
Substitute θ=180° in equation (IV) to find acceleration.
a=(qm)vBsin180°=0
Therefore, both magnitude and direction of acceleration is zero when v is in the −x direction_.
(c)
The magnitude and direction of acceleration of a charged particle in Figure 19.33 if v is in the +y direction.
(c)

Answer to Problem 5E
The magnitude of the force is (qvB)/m_, and direction will point into the page since the charge is moving in +y direction.
Explanation of Solution
Equation (IV) in part a provides the magnitude and direction of acceleration of the particle. If v is in the +y direction then the velocity and magnetic field will be perpendicular to each other.
Conclusion:
Substitute θ=90° in equation (IV) to find acceleration.
a=(qm)vBsin90°=|qvB|m
Use right hand rule to find direction of acceleration. Direction of acceleration will be same as that of the force. Since B is in +x direction and v is in +y direction, acceleration will point into the page.
Therefore, magnitude of the force is (qvB)/m_, and direction will point into the page since the charge is moving in +y direction.
(d)
The magnitude and direction of acceleration of a charged particle in Figure 19.33 if v is in the −y direction.
(d)

Answer to Problem 5E
The magnitude of the force is (qvB)/m_, and direction will point out of the page since the charge is moving in −y direction.
Explanation of Solution
Equation (IV) in part (a) provides the magnitude and direction of acceleration of the particle. If v is in the −y direction then the velocity and magnetic field will be perpendicular to each other.
Conclusion:
Substitute θ=−90° in equation (IV) to find acceleration.
a=(qm)vBsin(−90°)=−|qvB|m
Here, −ve sign implies direction.
Use right hand rule to find direction of acceleration. Direction of acceleration will be same as that of the force. Since B is in +x direction and v is in −y direction, acceleration will point out of the page.
Therefore, the magnitude the force is (qvB)/m_, and direction will point out of the page since the charge is moving in −y direction.
(e)
The magnitude and direction of acceleration of a charged particle in Figure 19.33 if v is out of the page.
(e)

Answer to Problem 5E
The magnitude of the force is (qvB)/m_, and direction will be in the +y direction_ when v is out of the page.
Explanation of Solution
Equation (IV) in part (a) provides the magnitude and direction of acceleration of the particle. If v is out of the page then the velocity and magnetic field will be perpendicular to each other.
Conclusion:
Substitute θ=90° in equation (IV) to find acceleration.
a=(qm)vBsin(90°)=|qvB|m
Use right hand rule to find direction of acceleration. Direction of acceleration will be same as that of force. Since B is in +x direction and v is out of the page, acceleration will be in +y direction.
Therefore, the magnitude of the force is (qvB)/m_, and direction will be in +y direction_.
(f)
The magnitude and direction of acceleration of a charged particle in Figure 19.33 if v is into the page.
(f)

Answer to Problem 5E
The magnitude of the force is (qvB)/m_, and direction will be in the −y direction_ when v is into of the page.
Explanation of Solution
Equation (IV) in part (a) provides the magnitude and direction of acceleration of the particle. If v is into of the page direction then the velocity and magnetic field will be perpendicular to each other.
Conclusion:
Substitute θ=−90° in equation (IV) to find acceleration.
a=(qm)vBsin(−90°)=−|qvB|m
Use right hand rule to find direction of acceleration. Direction of acceleration will be same as that of force. Since B is in +x direction and v is into of the page, acceleration will be in −y direction.
Therefore, the magnitude of the force is (qvB)/m_, and direction will be in −y direction_.
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