Absolutely no idea how to solve these

  • Thread starter Thread starter evildarklord1985
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Idea No idea
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

This discussion addresses three physics problems related to magnetic fields and charged particles from the Engineering Physics textbook by Serway. The first problem involves calculating the y component of momentum for protons with a kinetic energy of 5.00 Me in a magnetic field of 0.050 T. The second problem requires determining the angle of a square coil in equilibrium within a vertical magnetic field of 0.010 T while carrying a 3.4 A current. The third problem focuses on a positron moving at 5.0 x 106 m/s in a uniform magnetic field of 0.150 T, where calculations for the pitch and radius of its helical trajectory are needed.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Lorentz force law for charged particles in magnetic fields
  • Knowledge of magnetic torque on current-carrying wires
  • Familiarity with the equations of motion for charged particles in magnetic fields
  • Basic principles of electromagnetism and magnetic field interactions
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the Lorentz force equation: F = q(v x B)
  • Learn about torque on a current loop in a magnetic field
  • Explore the concept of helical motion of charged particles in magnetic fields
  • Review the principles of energy conservation in magnetic fields
USEFUL FOR

Students in engineering physics, particularly those tackling electromagnetism problems, as well as educators and tutors assisting with homework related to magnetic fields and charged particle dynamics.

evildarklord1985
Messages
11
Reaction score
0
I'm asking you guys for serious help in these homework for Engineering physics.

1) Protons having a kinetic energy of 5.00 Me are moving in the positive x direction and enter a magnetic field B = 0.050k (T) directed out of the plane of the page and extending from x=0 to x=1.0 m . Calculate the y component of the proton momentum as they leave the magnetic field.

2) A long piece of wire of mass 0.1kg and length 4.0m is used to make a square coil 0.10m on a side. The coil is hinged along a horizontal side, carries a 3.4 A current, and is placed in a vertical magnetic field of magnitude 0.010 T. Determine the angle that the plane of the coil makes with the vertical when the coil is in equilibrium.

3) A uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.150 T is directed along the positive x axis. A positron moving at 5.0 x 10^6 m/s enters the field along a direction that makes an angle of 85 degree with the x axis. The motion of the particle is expected to be a helix. Calculate the pitch p and the radius of the trajectory

All these problems are from Engineering Physics , Serway textbook...I stayed up a whole night already, but still couldn't figure out anything...
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Thread moved to the homework forums.

Welcome to the PF, evildarklord (interesting handle). You need to show some of your own work in order for us to help you (PF rules).

On -1- What equation governs the forces on a charged particle in a magnetic field?

-2- What equations describe the forces on a wire carrying a current?

-3- See -1- above.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
6K
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
7K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
5K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K