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Chapter 22 Problem 79GP

Question

Suppose the initial speed of the proton in Figure 22–45 is decreased.

(a) Does the time spent in each of the field regions increase, decrease, or stay the same?

(b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:

I. The proton moves more slowly, and therefore the time spent moving through each of magnetic regions will increase.

II. With a smaller speed the proton is forced out of each magnetic region more quickly, which results in a decrease in the time.

III. The time for an orbit in a magnetic field is independent of speed. Therefore, the time the proton spends in each of magnetic regions is the same no matter what its speed.

Solution

Step 1 of 3

a)

Here, we have to explain whether the time spent by the proton in each region will increase, decrease or remain the same, if we decrease the speed of the proton.

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

CE Predict/Explain Suppose the initial speed of the proton

Chapter 22 textbook questions

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