Magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit

In summary, the magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit refers to the strength and direction of the magnetic force experienced by a proton as it moves in a circular path due to its electric charge and velocity. It can be calculated using the formula B = (μ_0 * q * v) / (2 * π * r) and follows the right-hand rule. It can affect other charged particles by causing them to experience a magnetic force and can be influenced by factors such as the proton's velocity, the radius of its orbit, and the presence of other magnetic fields.
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Protons having momentum 7.63*10^-16 kg*m/s are held in a circular orbit of radius 1 km by an upward magnetic field. What is the magnitude of the field? Answer in units of T (Tesla).


r=mv/qB; where r is the radius of the circular orbit, m is the mass of the particle, v is the velocity of the particle, q is the charge of the particle, and B is the magnitude of the magnetic field

1000m=(7.63*10^-16 kg*m/s)/(1.6*10^-19 C)(B)
B=.209 T (wrong)
 
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Hi mjau

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Related to Magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit

1. What is the definition of the magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit?

The magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit refers to the strength and direction of the magnetic force experienced by a proton as it moves in a circular path due to its electric charge and velocity.

2. How is the magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit calculated?

The magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit can be calculated using the formula B = (μ_0 * q * v) / (2 * π * r), where B is the magnetic field, μ_0 is the permeability of free space, q is the charge of the proton, v is its velocity, and r is the radius of the circular orbit.

3. What is the direction of the magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit?

The direction of the magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit is perpendicular to both the direction of the proton's velocity and the plane of its circular orbit. It follows the right-hand rule, where the thumb points in the direction of the proton's velocity and the fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field.

4. How does the magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit affect other charged particles?

The magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit can cause other charged particles to experience a magnetic force if they are moving in the same direction as the proton or in the opposite direction. This force can cause the particles to change their direction or speed.

5. What factors can affect the strength of the magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit?

The strength of the magnetic field of a proton in circular orbit can be affected by the proton's velocity, the radius of its circular orbit, and the permeability of the medium it is moving through. Additionally, the presence of other magnetic fields can also influence the strength of the proton's magnetic field.

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