IP An alpha particle (the nucleus of a helium atom) | StudySoup

Textbook Solutions for Physics with MasteringPhysics

Chapter 22 Problem 28P

Question

Problem 28P

IP An alpha particle (the nucleus of a helium atom) consists of two protons and two neutrons, and has a mass of 6.64 × 10−27 kg. A horizontal beam of alpha particles is injected with a speed of 1.3 × 105 m/s into a region with a vertical magnetic field of magnitude 0.155 T. (a) How long does it take for an alpha particle to move halfway through a complete circle? (b) if the speed of the alpha particle is doubled, does the time found in part (a) increase, decrease, or stay the same? Explain, (c) Re-peat part (a) for alpha particles with a speed of 2.6 × 105 m/s.

Solution

Step 1 of 4)

The first step in solving 22 problem number 34 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Problem 28PIP An alpha particle (the nucleus of a helium atom) consists of two protons and two neutrons, and has a mass of 6.64 × 10−27 kg. A horizontal beam of alpha particles is injected with a speed of 1.3 × 105 m/s into a region with a vertical magnetic field of magnitude 0.155 T. (a) How long does it take for an alpha particle to move halfway through a complete circle? (b) if the speed of the alpha particle is doubled, does the time found in part (a) increase, decrease, or stay the same? Explain, (c) Re-peat part (a) for alpha particles with a speed of 2.6 × 105 m/s.
From the textbook chapter Magnetism you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

Step 2 of 7)

Visible to paid subscribers only

Step 3 of 7)

Visible to paid subscribers only

Subscribe to view the
full solution

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

IP An alpha particle (the nucleus of a helium atom)

Chapter 22 textbook questions

×

Login

Organize all study tools for free

Or continue with
×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or continue with

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back