The discussion centers on calculating the angle of deviation of a charged particle as it exits a perpendicular magnetic field. The particle, characterized by mass m and charge q, is projected into a magnetic field B, and the width d of the region is slightly smaller than specific values: mv/qB, mv/2qB, and 2mv/qB. The solution requires applying the vector Lorentz force to determine the trajectory change. Participants express uncertainty about the starting point for solving the problem.
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Jesh said:Homework Statement
A particle of mass m and charge q is projected into a region having a perpendicular magnetic field B.Find the angle of deviation of the particle as it comes out of the magnetic field if the width d of the region is very slightly smaller than
a)mv/qB b)mv/2qB c)2mv/qB
Homework Equations
don no
The Attempt at a Solution
dono where to start with??