Magnetic force and radius from magnetic field

In summary, magnetic force is a fundamental force of nature that causes magnetic materials to attract or repel each other through the interaction of moving electric charges. The strength and direction of the force are determined by the strength and direction of the magnetic field, with a stronger field or higher speed resulting in a larger radius of a charged particle's trajectory. The formula for calculating magnetic force is F = qvBsinθ, and its direction can be determined using the right-hand rule.
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A magnetic field of 0.0200 T (up) is created in a region

a)find initial magnetic force on an electron initially moving at 5.00x10^6 m/s (N) in the field

b) what is the radius of the circular path

Equations used:
a) F=qvB
b) F= kq/r^2

Thanks in advance
 
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What is magnetic force?

Magnetic force is a fundamental force of nature that causes magnetic materials to attract or repel each other. It is caused by the interaction between moving electric charges.

What is the relationship between magnetic force and magnetic field?

The magnetic force experienced by a charged particle is directly proportional to the strength of the magnetic field it is moving through. The direction of the force is perpendicular to both the direction of motion and the direction of the magnetic field.

How is the radius of a charged particle's trajectory affected by a magnetic field?

The radius of a charged particle's trajectory is determined by the strength of the magnetic field and the speed of the particle. A stronger magnetic field or a higher speed will result in a larger radius of the trajectory.

What is the formula for calculating the magnetic force on a charged particle?

The formula for calculating the magnetic force on a charged particle is F = qvBsinθ, where q is the charge of the particle, v is its velocity, B is the strength of the magnetic field, and θ is the angle between the velocity and the direction of the magnetic field.

How can the direction of the magnetic force be determined?

The direction of the magnetic force can be determined using the right-hand rule. If the thumb of the right hand points in the direction of the particle's velocity and the fingers point in the direction of the magnetic field, then the palm will face in the direction of the magnetic force.

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