Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 28 - Magnetic Fields - Questions - Page 828: 5a

Answer

$F_E$ dominates.

Work Step by Step

Let $q$ be the charge on the particle. We can write an equation for the magnitude of the force due to the electric field: $F_E = q~E$ We can write an equation for the magnitude of the force due to the magnetic field: $F_B = q~v~B$ When $v = \frac{E}{B},$ then the magnitudes of these two forces are equal. If $v \lt \frac{E}{B}$, then the magnitude of $F_B$ decreases while $F_E$ stays the same. Therefore, $F_E$ dominates.
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