A stream of protons and electrons

Once you have that, you can use it to find the radius of curvature and direction for the motion of the particles. In summary, a stream of protons and electrons with a speed of 1.2 x 10^6 m/s is shot horizontally through a magnetic field with a magnitude of 1.225 T. To find the radius of curvature and direction for the motion of the particles, you can use the law that describes the force experienced by charged particles in a magnetic field.
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A stream of protons and electrons are shot horizontally (from the left edge of the page to the right) with a speed of 1.2 x 10^6 m/s. A magnetic field is oriented perpendicular to this motion (upward, out of the page) with a magnitude of 1.225 T.

What is the radius of the curvature and the direction for the curvature that each of these particles undergoes?

I do not know what formula/law that I need to use for this problem.

Any help would be appreciated!
 
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This is not Advanced Physics (read the sticky thread at the top of the Advanced Physics forum for clarification on this). Thread moved.

Have you tried looking up the law that describes the force experienced by a charged particle in a magnetic field? It should be in your notes or textbook.
 

What is a stream of protons and electrons?

A stream of protons and electrons refers to the flow of these subatomic particles through a given space. These particles carry an electrical charge and are essential building blocks of atoms.

Where do streams of protons and electrons occur?

Streams of protons and electrons can occur in various natural and artificial settings. In nature, they can be found in the form of solar winds, lightning, and cosmic rays. In artificial settings, they can be produced in particle accelerators and nuclear reactors.

What are the properties of protons and electrons?

Protons and electrons have different properties. Protons have a positive charge, a mass of 1 atomic mass unit, and are located in the nucleus of an atom. Electrons have a negative charge, a much smaller mass, and orbit around the nucleus of an atom.

How are streams of protons and electrons used in scientific research?

Streams of protons and electrons are used in various scientific research fields, such as particle physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. They are also used in medical applications, such as proton therapy for cancer treatment, and in industrial processes, such as in electron microscopy.

What are the potential dangers of streams of protons and electrons?

Streams of protons and electrons can be dangerous if not properly controlled. In high-energy particle accelerators, they can cause radiation exposure to operators and damage to equipment. In nature, they can cause power outages and disrupt electronic devices during lightning strikes.

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