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A static uniform magnetic field is directed
into the page. A charged particle moves in the
plane of the page following a clockwise spiral
of decreasing radius as shown.
B
B
Neglect the effect due to gravity.
What is a reasonable explanation?
1.
The charge is positive and with a constant
speed.
2.
The charge is neutral and slowing down.
3.
The charge is positive and slowing down.
4.
The charge is negative and slowing down.
correct
5.
None of these
6.
The charge is neutral and speeding up.
7.
The charge is neutral and with a constant
speed.
8.
The charge is negative and speeding up.
9.
The charge is negative and with a con-
stant speed.
10.
The charge is positive and speeding up.
Explanation:
We know that when a charged particle
moves in a uniform magnetic field with a
constant speed, it undergoes a circular mo-
tion with the centripetal force provided by
the magnetic force, namely
m
v
2
r
=
q v B ,
so we know that the radius is in fact propor-
tional to the speed,
r
=
m
q B
v .
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- Spring '10
- Turner
- Electron, Force, Magnetic Field, Electric charge, McConnell
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