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(a) A cosmic ray proton moving toward the Earth at 5.00×107 m/s experiences a magnetic force of 1.70×10−16 N . What is the strength of the magnetic field if there is a 45º angle between it and the proton’s velocity? (b) Is the value obtained in part (a) consistent with the known strength of the Earth’s magnetic field on its surface? Discuss.

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QUESTION:

Problem 9PE

(a) A cosmic ray proton moving toward the Earth at 5.00×107 m/s experiences a magnetic force of 1.70×10−16 N . What is the strength of the magnetic field if there is a 45º angle between it and the proton’s velocity? (b) Is the value obtained in part (a) consistent with the known strength of the Earth’s magnetic field on its surface? Discuss.

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