A dust particle with a mass of 3.0 x 10-8 kg and a positive charge of 2.0 nC is traveling at a speed of 2.0 x 104 m/s perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of strength 80 µT. What is the acceleration of the dust particle?   a. 0.11 m/s2   b. 0.55 m/s2   c. 0.44 m/s2   d. 0.33 m/s2   e. 0.22 m/s2

College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
icon
Related questions
Question
  1. A dust particle with a mass of 3.0 x 10-8 kg and a positive charge of 2.0 nC is traveling at a speed of 2.0 x 104 m/s perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of strength 80 µT. What is the acceleration of the dust particle?

      a.

    0.11 m/s2

      b.

    0.55 m/s2

      c.

    0.44 m/s2

      d.

    0.33 m/s2

      e.

    0.22 m/s2

A dust particle with a mass of \(3.0 \times 10^{-8}\) kg and a positive charge of \(2.0 \, \text{nC}\) is traveling at a speed of \(2.0 \times 10^{4} \, \text{m/s}\) perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of strength \(80 \, \mu\text{T}\). What is the acceleration of the dust particle?

- a. \(0.11 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
- b. \(0.55 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
- c. \(0.44 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
- d. \(0.33 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
- e. \(0.22 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
Transcribed Image Text:A dust particle with a mass of \(3.0 \times 10^{-8}\) kg and a positive charge of \(2.0 \, \text{nC}\) is traveling at a speed of \(2.0 \times 10^{4} \, \text{m/s}\) perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of strength \(80 \, \mu\text{T}\). What is the acceleration of the dust particle? - a. \(0.11 \, \text{m/s}^2\) - b. \(0.55 \, \text{m/s}^2\) - c. \(0.44 \, \text{m/s}^2\) - d. \(0.33 \, \text{m/s}^2\) - e. \(0.22 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Magnetic field
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:
9780133969290
Author:
Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:
PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:
9781107189638
Author:
Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:
9780321820464
Author:
Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
Physics
ISBN:
9780134609034
Author:
Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:
PEARSON