The linear charge density of an infinitely long charged wire is 5x10-12 C/m' A particle with a mass of 1.67x10-27 kg and a load of +1.6x10-19 C is 18 cm away from this wire and travels towards the wire at 1.5x103 m/s a) Find the first kinetic energy of the particle. b) How close can the particle get to the loaded wire?

The linear charge density of an infinitely long charged wire is 5x10-12 C/m' A particle with a mass of 1.67x10-27 kg and a load of +1.6x10-19 C is 18 cm away from this wire and travels towards the wire at 1.5x103 m/s a) Find the first kinetic energy of the particle. b) How close can the particle get to the loaded wire?

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

5th Edition

ISBN:9780534408961

Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter5: Gravitation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.4P

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