Can a Charge in a Wire Move in a Circle Due to Lorentz Force?

If the frame is rotating then the particles will experience a centripetal force that can cause them to move in a circular motion. In summary, the Lorentz force causes a frame to circle around a point when placed between North and South magnets with a current flowing. However, the concept of single particles moving in a circle within wires is not useful. The direction of the force and magnetic field can cause particles to move in a circular motion if the frame is rotating.
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There is a frame that circles around a point because of the Lorentz force. Frame is placed between North and South magnets and there is s current flowing in a frame. My question is - can a charge in a wire move in a circle - for instance clockwise? I mean, if the square frame turns, then the direction of the force and of the magnetic field changes then can a single particle flowing through the wire move in a circle?
 
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Single particles within wires are not a useful concept.
It depends on the way your frame moves through the magnetic field.
 

1. What is circle motion of a charge?

Circle motion of a charge refers to the circular path that a charged particle follows when it is subjected to a magnetic field. This is caused by the Lorentz force, which acts perpendicular to the particle's velocity and the magnetic field.

2. What is the equation for calculating the radius of the circular motion?

The equation is given by r = mv/qB, where r is the radius, m is the mass of the particle, v is its velocity, q is its charge, and B is the strength of the magnetic field.

3. How does the radius of the circular motion change if the magnetic field strength is increased?

If the magnetic field strength is increased, the radius of the circular motion will decrease. This is because the Lorentz force is directly proportional to the magnetic field strength, so a stronger field will cause a greater force and a tighter circular path.

4. Can a charged particle have a circular motion without a magnetic field?

No, a charged particle cannot have circular motion without a magnetic field. The Lorentz force is necessary to create the circular path, and without a magnetic field, there is no force acting on the particle perpendicular to its velocity.

5. How does the charge of the particle affect its circular motion?

The charge of the particle does not affect the radius of its circular motion, but it does affect the speed. A particle with a greater charge will experience a greater Lorentz force, causing it to move faster in its circular path.

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