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Chapter 22 Problem 17P

Question

Problem 17P

When at rest, a proton experiences a net electromagnetic force of magnitude 8.0 × 10−13 N pointing in the positive x direction. When the proton moves with a speed of 1.5 × 106 m/s in the positive y direction, the net electromagnetic force on it decreases in magnitude to 7.5 × 10−13 N, still pointing in the positive x direction. Find the magnitude and direction of (a) the electric field and (b) the magnetic field.

Solution

Step 1 of 2:-

a)

Here, we have to find the electric field.

The net electromagnetic force on the proton is,

.

When the proton moves in the +ve y direction with a speed of , the net electromagnetic force on it is,

.

The net force is always in the +ve x direction, so, let’s assume that the magnetic force at the 1st instance is zero.

So,

          .

So, the electric field is .

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

When at rest, a proton experiences a net electromagnetic

Chapter 22 textbook questions

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