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
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