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: 63

Answer

${\bf 2.4\times 10^{10}}\;\rm m/s^2\tag{Upward}$

Work Step by Step

According to the right-hand rule, the magnetic force exerted on the antiproton is upward, and the force exerted by the electric field on the antiproton is downward. $$\sum F=F_B-F_E=ma_y$$ Hence, $$a_y=\dfrac{F_B-F_E}{m}$$ $$a_y=\dfrac{qvB-qE}{m}=q\left[ \dfrac{ vB-E}{m}\right]$$ Plug the known; $$a_y =(1.6\times 10^{-19})\left[ \dfrac{ (500)(2.5)-1000}{(1.67\times 10^{-27})}\right]$$ $$a_y=\color{red}{\bf 2.4\times 10^{10}}\;\rm m/s^2\tag{Upward}$$ and since it is positive, the direction of the acceleration is upward.
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