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    Proton Acceleration in Uniform Magnetic Field: Homework Solution

    I think that the path of the proton (+ charge) would be headed into the computer screen (or paper) RIGHT? the field is vertical and the initial path of the proton is horizontal, so if I am using the right hand rule correctly, it should be headed into the paper. Right?
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    Proton Acceleration in Uniform Magnetic Field: Homework Solution

    Homework Statement A proton travels horizontally with speed 4.0E6 m/s in a vertical uniform magnetic field of 1.5 tesla. Determine the magnitude of proton's acceleration. Describe it' s path. Homework Equations F=qvB F=ma Mass of proton=1.67E-27kg Charge of proton=1.60E-19C The...
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    Determining drift velocity of electrons at specific temperature

    Homework Statement A gold conductor with an electric field of 0.01 V/m applied, is 0.01 m long and 5.0E-5m in radius. Assuming one conduction electron per atom, what is the drift velocity of the electrons at a temperature of 20.0 degrees C? at 50 degrees C? Homework Equations I know that...