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Chapter 20 Problem 79

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An electron enters a uniform magnetic field \(B=0.23 \mathrm{~T}\) at a \(45^{\circ}\) angle to \(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{B}}\). Determine the radius \(r\) and pitch \(p\) (distance between loops) of the electron's helical path assuming its speed is \(3.0 \times 10^{6} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).

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Title Physics: Principles with Applications 7 
Author Douglas C. Giancoli
ISBN 9780321625922

An electron enters a uniform magnetic field at a 45 angle

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