C: E&M · Unit 4: Magnetic Fields
Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field
A proton (q = 1.6×10⁻¹⁹ C, m = 1.67×10⁻²⁷ kg) enters a 0.50 T field at 2.0×10⁶ m/s perpendicular to B.
(a)2 points
Calculate the magnetic force on the proton.
(b)2 points
Describe the resulting path and why.
(c)3 points
Calculate the radius of the circular path.