An electron (q = -1.6 x10-19 C, m = 9.1x10-31 kg) moves in an uniform magnetic field B= 0.5 Ti . At t=0 the electron has velocity components Vx = 2x105 m/s and Vy = 1x105 m/s and Vz= 0 m/s. in addition the magnetic field there is an electric field E = 2 x 104 iV/m. I. What is the net force acting on the electron at t=0 (direction and magnitude) II. What is the trajectory of the electron. Explain  III. How long does the electron take to make a complete circle  IV. What is the pitch of the electron

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

An electron (q = -1.6 x10-19 C, m = 9.1x10-31 kg) moves in an uniform magnetic field B= 0.5 Ti . At t=0 the electron has velocity components Vx = 2x105 m/s and Vy = 1x105 m/s and Vz= 0 m/s. in addition the magnetic field there is an electric field E = 2 x 104 iV/m.

I. What is the net force acting on the electron at t=0 (direction and magnitude)

II. What is the trajectory of the electron. Explain 

III. How long does the electron take to make a complete circle

 IV. What is the pitch of the electron 

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps with 4 images

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
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