Force and acceleration of a traveling proton in a magentic field

In summary, a proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom with a mass of approximately 1 atomic mass unit. Force is a physical quantity that describes the interaction between two objects and is measured in Newtons. Acceleration is the rate of change of an object's velocity over time and is measured in meters per second squared. A magnetic field can affect a traveling proton by exerting a force on it that is perpendicular to the direction of its motion and the magnetic field. This force can be calculated using the equation F = qvB, and the resulting acceleration can be calculated using Newton's second law, a = F/m.
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What force and acceleration would a proton experience if it has a velocity of 2. 106 m/s perpendicular to a magnetic field of 2.0 T?

force: ________ N
acceleration: _______ m/s2



Homework Equations



F = ma
Frictional force = uk(n)
Acceleration=force divided by mass.
 
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Are you familiar with the Lorentz force-law, the magnetic component of the force being F=qvB?
 
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To find the force on a charge due to electric and magnetic fields, use F = q(E + v x B).
 

Related to Force and acceleration of a traveling proton in a magentic field

What is a proton?

A proton is a subatomic particle that is found in the nucleus of an atom. It has a positive charge and a mass of approximately 1 atomic mass unit.

What is force?

Force is a physical quantity that describes the interaction between two objects and can cause a change in their motion or shape. It is measured in Newtons (N).

What is acceleration?

Acceleration is the rate of change of an object's velocity over time. It is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

How does a magnetic field affect a traveling proton?

A magnetic field can exert a force on a moving charged particle, such as a proton. This force is perpendicular to both the direction of the particle's motion and the direction of the magnetic field. The strength of the force depends on the strength of the magnetic field and the velocity of the proton.

How can the force and acceleration of a traveling proton in a magnetic field be calculated?

The force on a proton in a magnetic field can be calculated using the equation F = qvB, where q is the charge of the proton, v is its velocity, and B is the strength of the magnetic field. The acceleration of the proton can then be calculated using Newton's second law, a = F/m, where m is the mass of the proton.

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