A proton traveling at 23.0 with respect to the direction of a magnetic field of strength 2.60 mT experiences a magnetic force of 6.50 X 10-17 N. Calculate (a) the proton's speed and (b) its kinetic energy in electron-volts.
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In a nuclear experiment a proton with kinetic energy 1.0 Me V moves in a circular path in a uniform magnetic field. What energy must (a) an alpha particle (q = +2e, 111 = 4.0 u) and (b) a deuteron (q = +e, 111 = 2.0 u) have if they are to circulate in the same circular path?
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The first step in solving 28 problem number 22 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: In a nuclear experiment a proton with kinetic energy 1.0 Me V moves in a circular path in a uniform magnetic field. What energy must (a) an alpha particle (q = +2e, 111 = 4.0 u) and (b) a deuteron (q = +e, 111 = 2.0 u) have if they are to circulate in the same circular path?
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