How Does a Magnetic Field Affect Particle Trajectory?

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In summary, a particle with mass m and charge q is projected into a region with a perpendicular magnetic field B. The angle of deviation of the particle upon exiting the field can be found by using the vector Lorentz force equation and solving for the width d that is slightly smaller than the given options of a)mv/qB, b)mv/2qB, and c)2mv/qB. The attempt at a solution was not provided.
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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

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dono where to start with??
 
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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??

Use the vector Lorentz force. Please show your attempt at a solution.
 

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