A proton moves from left to right across the screen at speed v0. Then a uniform magnetic field of strength 0.80 T is directed in

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arlik [135]

3 years ago

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A proton moves from left to right across the screen at speed v0. Then a uniform magnetic field of strength 0.80 T is directed in

to the screen. What is the direction of the force on the proton?

Physics

1 answer:

Anton [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-09T05:57:41+03:00

Anton [14]3 years ago

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Answer: The force is directed upward

Explanation: Considering the Lorentz force, given by:

F= qv×B

using the right hand rule and considering the direction of electron velocity and the magnetic field from the figure, the vectorial product gives a force vector upwards .