How Does Magnetic Force Affect a Charged Metal Ball in Motion?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnetic force acting on a charged metal ball in motion. The ball, with a charge of 8.9e-6 C and a horizontal speed of 47 m/s, is influenced by a uniform magnetic field of 0.03 T. The user initially applies the equation for vertical motion to determine the ball's vertical velocity just before impact. However, the calculated magnetic force magnitude of 6.56e-5 N is questioned as incorrect, prompting a request for assistance in identifying the error. Clarifying the calculations and ensuring the correct application of the magnetic force formula is essential for accurate results.
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A metal ball having net charge 8.9e-6 C is thrown out of a window horizontally at a speed 47 m/s. The window is at a height 89 m above the ground. A uniform horizontal magnetic field of magnitude 0.03 T is perpendicular to the plane of the ball's trajectory. Find the magnitude of the magnetic force acting on the ball just before it hits the ground. Answer in units of N.

I started off by using V_y^2= V_y_i^2 + 2a_y (y-y_i)
So the vertical component is -\sqrt 2gh j.
F_b= q v x B = q(v_i - 2 \sqrt 2gh j) x Bk = QvB(-j)-Q \sqrt 2gh B i
F_b = 8.9e-6 (47)(.03) j + (8.9e-6) \sqrt 2(9.8)(89)(.03)
F_b = 1.25e-5 j + 6.44e-5 i
Then I found the magnitude of F_b by squaring both terms and taking the square root to get 6.56e-5 N, but this wasn't right.. can someone help me? Thanks.
 
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