An electron moves in a circular path perpendicular to a magnetic field of magnitude 0.280 T. If the kinetic energy of the electron is 2.50 x 10-19 J, find the speed of the electron and the radius of the circular path. (a) the speed of the electron 7.4e5 ✔ m/s (b) the radius of the circular path. 1.5e-5 ✓

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**Problem Statement:**

An electron moves in a circular path perpendicular to a magnetic field of magnitude **0.280 T**. If the kinetic energy of the electron is **2.50 × 10⁻¹⁹ J**, find:

(a) the speed of the electron  
(b) the radius of the circular path.

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**Solutions:**

(a) **The Speed of the Electron:**

- Calculated Speed: **7.4e5 m/s** ✔️

(b) **The Radius of the Circular Path:**

- Calculated Radius: **1.5e-5** ✖️ (Incorrect)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** An electron moves in a circular path perpendicular to a magnetic field of magnitude **0.280 T**. If the kinetic energy of the electron is **2.50 × 10⁻¹⁹ J**, find: (a) the speed of the electron (b) the radius of the circular path. --- **Solutions:** (a) **The Speed of the Electron:** - Calculated Speed: **7.4e5 m/s** ✔️ (b) **The Radius of the Circular Path:** - Calculated Radius: **1.5e-5** ✖️ (Incorrect)
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