Curvature of path made by electron in electromagnetism

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The discussion revolves around a student's difficulty in calculating the radius of curvature of electron paths in a magnetic field, based on experimental data. The student plotted a linear graph of radius versus speed and calculated the slope to determine the magnetic field strength using the formula B = (mv)/(qr). There is uncertainty regarding the calculations, particularly in deriving the magnetic field strength and the equation for electron speed from the accelerating potential. The student seeks confirmation on the accuracy of their approach and calculations. Overall, the thread emphasizes the relationship between voltage, speed, and magnetic field in electromagnetism experiments.
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I got this question on an Assigment, and ..man, am having really hard time with it

Here is how it start :

"A student used the apparatus shown below to measure the radius of the curvature of the path of electrons as they pass through a magnetic field that is perpendicular to their path. This experimental design has the voltage as the manipulated variable, the speed calculated from the voltage, and the radius as the responding variable.

Accelerating Potential Difference (V) |Speed (106 m/s)| Radius (10-2 m)
20.0 | 2.65 | 7.2
40.0 | 3.75 | 9.1
60.0 | 4.59 | 11.0
80.0 | 5.30 | 12.8
100.0 | 5.93 | 14.1
120.0 | 6.49 | 16.3A. Plot the graph of radius as a function of speed, and construct a best-fit line.
Solution:
I plotted the graph and it came out as a linear graph .
B. Using the slope or other appropriate averaging technique, determine the strength of the magnetic field.
solution

Slope = Rise/Run = R/v
Slop = (16.3-7.2)/(6.79-2.65)=2.20 <== i picked the first point and the last point

(Mv2)/r=qvB
(Mv)/r=qB
M(1/2.20)/q=B

B= (9.10*10-31)(1/2.20)(1/-1.60*10-19)Am pretty sure that i making something wrong here, but i can't figure it out

C. Derive the equation that would allow you to calculate the speed of the electrons from the accelerating potential.
Solution

qV=1/2 mv2

v2= (2qV)/m

v= \sqrt{\frac{2qV}{m}}
EDIT:
i meant to ask if what i did is right or wrong !

Thank you, any help is really appreciated
 
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It looks right to me.
 
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