Consider a mass spectrometer used to separate the two isotopes of uranium, 238 U³+ (3.952 x 10-25 kg) and 235 U³+ (3.903 x 10-25 kg). Assume the ions enter the magnetic field region of strength 10.5 T, which is perpendicular to velocity of the ions, with identical speeds and leave the spectrometer with a separation of 2.2 mm (as measured from the entry point) after completing a half-circle turn. Calculate the initial speed of the ions.

Consider a mass spectrometer used to separate the two isotopes of uranium, 238 U³+ (3.952 x 10-25 kg) and 235 U³+ (3.903 x 10-25 kg). Assume the ions enter the magnetic field region of strength 10.5 T, which is perpendicular to velocity of the ions, with identical speeds and leave the spectrometer with a separation of 2.2 mm (as measured from the entry point) after completing a half-circle turn. Calculate the initial speed of the ions.

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