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A mixture of two isotopes is injected into a mass
Chapter 22, Problem 71GP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 71GP
A mixture of two isotopes is injected into a mass spectrometer. One isotope follows a curved path of radius R1 = 48.9 cm; the other follows a curved path of radius R2 = 51.7 cm. Find the mass ratio, m1/m2, assuming that the two isotopes have the same charge and speed.
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QUESTION:
Problem 71GP
A mixture of two isotopes is injected into a mass spectrometer. One isotope follows a curved path of radius R1 = 48.9 cm; the other follows a curved path of radius R2 = 51.7 cm. Find the mass ratio, m1/m2, assuming that the two isotopes have the same charge and speed.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 2
Here, we have to calculate the mass ratio for the two isotopes.