A particle with charge q moves with velocity v in a magnetic field B. What is the expression for the magnetic force acting on the particle?
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A particle with charge q moves with velocity v in a magnetic field B. What is the expression for the magnetic force acting on the particle?
F = qvB
F = qvB sin(θ)
F = qB
F = qvB cos(θ)
The magnetic force acting on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is given by F = qvB sin(θ), where θ is the angle between the velocity vector and the magnetic field vector.
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Q: A particle with charge q moves with velocity v in a magnetic field B. What is the expression for the magnetic force acting on the particle?
Solution: The magnetic force acting on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is given by F = qvB sin(θ), where θ is the angle between the velocity vector and the magnetic field vector.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Identify the charge of the particle, which is represented by 'q'.
Step 2: Identify the velocity of the particle, which is represented by 'v'.
Step 3: Identify the magnetic field strength, which is represented by 'B'.
Step 4: Determine the angle (θ) between the direction of the particle's velocity and the direction of the magnetic field.
Step 5: Use the formula F = qvB sin(θ) to calculate the magnetic force (F) acting on the particle.
