Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 32 - The Magnetic Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 959: 62

Answer

a) ${\bf 85.9}\;\rm mT$ b) ${\bf1.62\times 10^{-14} }\;\rm J$

Work Step by Step

$$\color{blue}{\bf [a]}$$ We have here charged particles (which are the electrons) that undergo a uniform circular motion at a constant speed due to the perpendicular uniform magnetic field. Recalling that the frequency of such motion (cyclotron motion) is given by $$f_{\rm cyc}=\dfrac{qB}{2\pi m}$$ Hence, the magnetic field strength is given by $$B=\dfrac{2\pi m f_{\rm cyc}}{q} $$ Plug the known; $$B=\dfrac{2\pi (9.11\times 10^{-31})(2.4\times 10^9)}{(1.6\times 10^{-19})} $$ $$B=\color{red}{\bf 85.9}\;\rm mT$$ $$\color{blue}{\bf [b]}$$ The maximum kinetic energy of the electron occurs when it is at maximum velocity just before hits the wall. $$K_{\rm max}=\frac{1}{2}mv_{\rm max}^2$$ where $v=2\pi r_{\rm max}/T$ where $T=1/f$, so that $v=2\pi r_{\rm max} f$. $$K_{\rm max}=\frac{1}{2}m(2\pi r_{\rm max} f)^2$$ $$K_{\rm max}=2\pi ^2 m r_{\rm max}^2 f^2$$ Plug the known; $$K_{\rm max}=2\pi ^2 (9.11\times 10^{-31}) (1.25\times 10^{-2})^2 (2.4\times 10^9)^2$$ $$K_{\rm max}= \color{red}{\bf1.62\times 10^{-14} }\;\rm J$$
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