This discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic force acting on a charged particle within a magnetic field. The relevant equation used is F = q * v * B, where q is the charge (1.6 * 10^-19 C), v is the velocity (8.4 * 10^6 m/s), and B is the magnetic field (190 Gauss, equivalent to 0.009 Tesla). Participants emphasize the importance of resolving forces along the x, y, and z axes and highlight that the magnetic force is always perpendicular to the magnetic field, affecting the particle's trajectory.
PREREQUISITESStudents in physics, particularly those studying electromagnetism, as well as educators and anyone involved in the analysis of charged particle dynamics in magnetic fields.
warnexus said:Yes, Vectors was covered... Oh I see now! Kinematic Equations! Now I know.
rude man said:OK, so back to writing the equation for the z motion ...