Question

A velocity selector in a mass spectrometer uses a 0.150 T magnetic field. (a) What electric field strength (in volts per meter) is needed to select a speed of 4.40 ✕ 106 m/s? V/m

Answer 1

Answer:

The electric field strength is $6.6\times10^{5}\ V/m$

Explanation:

Given that,

Magnetic field = 0.150 T

Speed $v= 4.40\times10^{6}\ m/s$

We need to calculate the electric field strength

Using formula of velocity

$v=\dfrac{E}{B}$

$E=v\times B$

Where, v = speed

B = magnetic field

Put the value into the formula

$E=4.40\times10^{6}\times0.150$

$E=660000\ V/m$

$E=6.6\times10^{5}\ V/m$

Hence, The electric field strength is $6.6\times10^{5}\ V/m$