Solved: High above the surface of the Earth, charged

Chapter 22, Problem 72

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High above the surface of the Earth, charged particles (such as electrons and protons) can become trapped in the Earths magnetic eld in regions known as Van Allen belts. A typical electron in a Van Allen belt has an energy of 45 keV and travels in a roughly circular orbit with an average radius of 220 m. What is the magnitude of the Earths magnetic eld where such an electron orbits?

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