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The document contains a physics worksheet with seven problems focused on magnetic forces and fields, including calculations for the magnetic force on moving charges, the radius of circular paths, and induced electromotive force (EMF). Each problem is accompanied by formulas and step-by-step solutions, aimed at high school or introductory college physics students. Key concepts covered include the magnetic force on electrons, current-carrying wires, and the maximum kinetic energy of protons in a cyclotron.

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Physics Problems

The document contains a physics worksheet with seven problems focused on magnetic forces and fields, including calculations for the magnetic force on moving charges, the radius of circular paths, and induced electromotive force (EMF). Each problem is accompanied by formulas and step-by-step solutions, aimed at high school or introductory college physics students. Key concepts covered include the magnetic force on electrons, current-carrying wires, and the maximum kinetic energy of protons in a cyclotron.

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The attached file contains a physics Concept: The magnetic force on a moving

worksheet with seven problems related to charge is given by the formula:


magnetic forces and fields. The problems
F=qvBsinθ
cover topics such as:
where:
• Magnetic force on a moving charge:
(Problem 1) Calculating the force on • F is the magnetic force
an electron moving in a magnetic
• q is the charge of the particle (for an
field.
electron, q=−1.6×10−19 C)
• Motion of a charged particle in a
• <0>v is the velocity of the particle
magnetic field: (Problem 2)
Determining the radius of the • B is the magnetic field strength
circular path of an electron in a • θ is the angle between the velocity
magnetic field.
and the magnetic field vectors
• Magnetic force on a current-
Solution:
carrying wire: (Problems 3 & 6)
Calculating the force and 1. Identify the given values:
acceleration on a wire in a magnetic o v=2×107 m/s
field.
o B=0.5 T
• Motional EMF: (Problem 4) Finding
the induced voltage in a conductor o θ=90∘ (since the electron is
moving in a magnetic field. moving vertically upward and
the magnetic field is
• Cyclotron: (Problem 5) Determining horizontal)
the maximum kinetic energy of a
proton accelerated in a cyclotron. 2. Plug the values into the formula:

The worksheet appears to be designed for o F=(1.6×10−19 C)(2×107 m/s)(


high school or introductory college physics 0.5 T)sin(90∘)
students to practice applying concepts 3. Calculate the force:
related to magnetism.
o F=(1.6×10−19 C)(2×107 m/s)(
generate answers 0.5 T)(1)
Absolutely! Let's solve each of these o F=1.6×10−12 N
problems step-by-step.
Direction: Using the right-hand rule, the
Problem 1: Magnetic Force on an Electron force would be directed westward.
Answer: The magnetic force exerted on the
electron is 1.6×10−12 N westward. ▪ v=m2KE
=9.11×10−31 kg2×1.6
Problem 2: Radius of Electron's Circular
Path ×10−16 J
≈1.87×107 m/s
Concept: When a charged particle moves
perpendicular to a magnetic field, it 2. Plug the values into the radius
experiences a force that causes it to move formula:
in a circular path. The radius of this path is
o r=(1.6×10−19 C)(0.02 T)(9.11
given by:
×10−31 kg)(1.87×107 m/s)
r=qBmv
3. Calculate the radius:
where:
o r≈5.3×10−3 m
• r is the radius of the circular path
Answer: The radius of the circular path is
• m is the mass of the electron approximately 5.3×10−3 m or 5.3 mm.
(m=9.11×10−31 kg)
Problem 3: Force and Acceleration on a
• v is the velocity of the electron Current-Carrying Wire

• q is the charge of the electron Concept: The magnetic force on a current-


(q=1.6×10−19 C) carrying wire in a magnetic field is given by:

• B is the magnetic field strength F=ILBsinθ

Solution: where:

1. Calculate the velocity of the • F is the magnetic force


electron:
• I is the current in the wire
o The kinetic energy is given as
• L is the length of the wire
1000 eV. Convert this to
Joules: • B is the magnetic field strength

▪ KE=1000 eV×1.6×10− • θ is the angle between the wire and


19 J/eV=1.6×10−16 J the magnetic field vectors

o Use the kinetic energy The acceleration is given by:


formula to find the velocity:
a=mF
▪ KE=21mv2
where:

• a is the acceleration
• m is the mass of the wire o ϵ=0.12 V×1000 mV/V=120 m
V
Solution:
Answer: The reading of the millivoltmeter is
1. Calculate the magnetic force:
120 mV.
o F=(10 A)(2 m)(0.5 T)sin(90∘)
Problem 5: Maximum Kinetic Energy of
o F=10 N Protons in a Cyclotron

2. Calculate the acceleration: Concept: In a cyclotron, the maximum


kinetic energy of the accelerated particles is
o a=0.005 kg10 N=2000 m/s2
given by:
Answer: The force on the wire is 10 N, and
KE=21mv2=2mq2B2r2
its acceleration is 2000 m/s².
where:
Problem 4: Reading of the Millivoltmeter
• KE is the kinetic energy
Concept: The induced electromotive force
(EMF) in a conductor moving in a magnetic • q is the charge of the proton
field is given by: (q=1.6×10−19 C)

ϵ=vBL • B is the magnetic field strength

where: • r is the radius of the Dees

• ϵ is the induced EMF • m is the mass of the proton


(m=1.67×10−27 kg)
• v is the velocity of the conductor
Solution:
• B is the magnetic field strength
1. Convert the radius to meters:
• L is the length of the conductor
o r=24 cm=0.24 m
Solution:
2. Plug the values into the kinetic
1. Convert the speed to m/s:
energy formula:
o v=180 km/h×1 km1000 m
o KE=2×1.67×10−27 kg(1.6×10
×3600 s1 h=50 m/s
−19 C)2(0.6 T)2(0.24 m)2
2. Calculate the induced EMF:
3. Calculate the kinetic energy:
o ϵ=(50 m/s)(2.0×10−3 T)(1.2
o KE≈1.98×10−12 J
m)=0.12 V
4. Convert to MeV:
3. Convert to millivolts:
o KE≈1.98×10−12 J×1.6×10−19
J1 eV×106 eV1 MeV
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≈12.4 MeV

Answer: The maximum possible kinetic


energy of the protons is approximately 12.4
MeV.
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Problem 6: Force and Acceleration on a
Current-Carrying Wire (Same as Problem 3)

This problem is identical to Problem 3. The


answers are:

• Force: 10 N

• Acceleration: 2000 m/s²

Let me know if you would like any further


explanation or have more problems to
solve!

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