Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 37 - The Foundation of Modern Physics - Exercises and Problems - Page 1082: 9

Answer

$B = 5.0\times 10^{-3}~T$ and this magnetic field is directed out of the page.

Work Step by Step

We can find the magnitude of the electric field between the electrodes: $E = \frac{\Delta V}{d} = \frac{200~V}{8.0\times 10^{-3}~m} = (2.5\times 10^4)~V/m$ Note that this electric field points from the upper electrode to the lower electrode. We can find the magnitude of the force exerted on each electron by the electric field: $F_E = E~q$ $F_E = (2.5\times 10^4~V/m)(1.6\times 10^{-19}~C)$ $F_E = 4.0\times 10^{-15}~N$ For the electrons to pass through undeflected, the force on each electron from the magnetic field must have the same magnitude as $F_E$. We can find the required strength of the magnetic field $B$: $F_B = q~v~B$ $B = \frac{F_B}{q~v}$ $B = \frac{4.0\times 10^{-15}~N}{(1.6\times 10^{-19}~C)(5.0\times 10^6~m/s)}$ $B = 5.0\times 10^{-3}~T$ Since $F_E$ is directed upward, $F_B$ must be directed downward. By the right hand rule, $B$ must be directed out of the page. $B = 5.0\times 10^{-3}~T$ and this magnetic field is directed out of the page.
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