What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on a charged particle (Q = 5.0 µC) moving with a speed of 80 km/s in the positive x direction at a point where B₂ = 3.0 T? a. b. C. d. e. 2.8 N 1.6 N 1.2 N 2.0 N 0.4 N

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What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on a charged particle \((Q = 5.0 \, \mu C)\) moving with a speed of 80 km/s in the positive \(x\) direction at a point where \(B_z = 3.0 \, T\)?

**Options:**
a. 2.8 N  
b. 1.6 N  
c. 1.2 N  
d. 2.0 N  
e. 0.4 N  

**Explanation:**
To solve this problem, we apply the formula for magnetic force acting on a charged particle in a magnetic field: 

\[ F = Q \cdot v \cdot B \cdot \sin(\theta) \]

Where:  
- \( F \) is the magnetic force.  
- \( Q \) is the charge of the particle = \(5.0 \, \mu C = 5.0 \times 10^{-6} \, C\).  
- \( v \) is the speed of the particle = 80 km/s = 80,000 m/s.
- \( B \) is the magnetic field = 3.0 T.
- \(\theta\) is the angle between velocity and the magnetic field direction. Here, the velocity is in the \(x\) direction and magnetic field \(B_z\) is in the \(z\) direction, so \(\theta = 90^\circ\) and \(\sin(90^\circ) = 1\).

Plugging in the values:

\[ F = 5.0 \times 10^{-6} \times 80,000 \times 3.0 \times 1 = 1.2 \, \text{N} \]

Therefore, the correct answer is **c. 1.2 N**.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on a charged particle \((Q = 5.0 \, \mu C)\) moving with a speed of 80 km/s in the positive \(x\) direction at a point where \(B_z = 3.0 \, T\)? **Options:** a. 2.8 N b. 1.6 N c. 1.2 N d. 2.0 N e. 0.4 N **Explanation:** To solve this problem, we apply the formula for magnetic force acting on a charged particle in a magnetic field: \[ F = Q \cdot v \cdot B \cdot \sin(\theta) \] Where: - \( F \) is the magnetic force. - \( Q \) is the charge of the particle = \(5.0 \, \mu C = 5.0 \times 10^{-6} \, C\). - \( v \) is the speed of the particle = 80 km/s = 80,000 m/s. - \( B \) is the magnetic field = 3.0 T. - \(\theta\) is the angle between velocity and the magnetic field direction. Here, the velocity is in the \(x\) direction and magnetic field \(B_z\) is in the \(z\) direction, so \(\theta = 90^\circ\) and \(\sin(90^\circ) = 1\). Plugging in the values: \[ F = 5.0 \times 10^{-6} \times 80,000 \times 3.0 \times 1 = 1.2 \, \text{N} \] Therefore, the correct answer is **c. 1.2 N**.
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