An alpha particle (a helium nucleus) is traveling along

Chapter 15, Problem 15.54

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An alpha particle (a helium nucleus) is traveling along the positive x-axis at 1 250 m/s when it enters a cylindrical tube of radius 0.500 m centered on the x-axis. Inside the tube is a uniform electric fi eld of 4.50 _ 10_4 N/C pointing in the negative y-direction. How far does the particle travel before hitting the tube wall? Neglect any gravitational forces. Note: ma _ 6.64 _ 10_27 kg; qa _ 2e.

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