Electrons move, causing magnetic force, find v?

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The discussion focuses on determining the relationship between charge, current, and voltage in the context of magnetic forces acting on electrons. The equations presented include charge (q), current (I), and force (F) with attempts to derive voltage (V) based on these variables. Clarifications are made regarding the definitions of electron density (n) and charge density, emphasizing that n represents the number of electrons per volume. The participants conclude that while some equations are correct, others require additional factors or adjustments for accuracy. The conversation highlights the complexities of relating these physical quantities in electromagnetic contexts.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


f = q.v.B.sin tetha
I = q/t = v/R

The Attempt at a Solution


(1) q =a.b.n.v.t is it right?
(2) I = q/t = abnvt/t = abnv is it right?
(3)F = q.v.B is it right?
(4) ?
(5) ?

is it right?
 
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Helly123 said:
(1) q =a.b.n.v.t is it right?
(2) I = q/t = abnvt/t = abnv is it right?
(3)F = q.v.B is it right?
Right so far.
What do you think about (4) and (5)?
 
4&5 can you give me clue?
 
nabvt gives you the number of electrons passing in a given amount of time, t. So nabv gives you the number of electrons per second. Each electron has a charge -q, so this must be multiplied to get the current (charge/time). Volts are Joules/Coulomb = Newton*meters/Coulomb, if that helps you on #4.
You can rearrange that so that Force = Volts*Coulomb / meter, then see if you can find what fits that. Once you have an expression for V, you should be able to find the last one.
 
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4) Volts = joules/Coulomb
Volts = F/q
V=Bvq/q
V=Bv??

5) q=abnvt
I=q/t
I=abnv
n=I/abv
n=I/ab.V/B
n=IB/abV

What's wrong on this?
 
Helly123 said:
4) Volts = joules/Coulomb
Volts = F/q
A force is not an energy.
 
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mfb said:
A force is not an energy.
I've looked at the link you gave me.
 
V = joule (energy)/coulombs --- which is the energy?
joule can be force * distance
V = force * distance / coulombs
which is the distance?
 
In which direction does the force (calculated in 3) go? What is the corresponding distance where the voltage difference appears?
 
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Using the right hand rule, in which direction is the force acting on the electrons (from F = qv x B)? Since work is the dot product of Force and the distance traveled, I think you should look for the distance in the same direction done. This is an interesting problem. I have not seen some of these terms expressed like this, but it gets you to thinking about how things are related.
 
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I understand.
4) Voltage = Joules/C = force*distance / coulombs
V = f . distance / q
V= B*v*q . b / q
V = B*v . b
distance found by right hand rule, F go trough width which is b.

5) q = abnvt
n = q/abvt I=q/t
n = I/abv V = B*v*b --> v = V/Bb
n = I / (ab)V/Bb
n = IBb/abV
n = IB/aV ---> but answer is still wrong.. which is wrong?
 
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Helly123 said:
distance found by right hand rule, F go trough width which is b.
Right.
Helly123 said:
n = q/abvt
It is useful to put brackets around denominators: n=q/(abvt). Otherwise you could misinterpret it as ##n=\frac q a bvt##.
Helly123 said:
n = IB/aV
Right.
Why do you think it is wrong?
 
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mfb said:
Right.It is useful to put brackets around denominators: n=q/(abvt). Otherwise you could misinterpret it as ##n=\frac q a bvt##.Right.
Why do you think it is wrong?
why... you sure it's right?
 
  • #14
If you replace n by ##\frac 1 {A_H}##, it is the usual formula for the Hall effect. The Hall constant as inverse electron density takes into account that not all electrons contribute to current flow.
 
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mfb said:
If you replace n by ##\frac 1 {A_H}##, it is the usual formula for the Hall effect. The Hall constant as inverse electron density takes into account that not all electrons contribute to current flow.
I meant, the key answer is n = BI/aqV... but I don't think the key answer is wrong.
 
  • #16
Ah, n is the electrons per volume, not the charge density. Then you need the factor q in the answer (this also applies to question 2).
In that case your notation for q is a bit strange.
Helly123 said:
(1) q =a.b.n.v.t is it right?
q in the problem statement is a charge. What you calculate here is a number.
 
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mfb said:
Ah, n is the electrons per volume, not the charge density. Then you need the factor q in the answer (this also applies to question 2).
In that case your notation for q is a bit strange.q in the problem statement is a charge. What you calculate here is a number.
i still don't get it. What is n stands for? And n actually what? And my answer for 1 and 2 are they right?
 
  • #18
n is something like "5/m3" (just with a larger number for actual materials) - the density of electrons.

qn is something like "5C/m3" - a charge density.
Helly123 said:
And my answer for 1 and 2 are they right?
1 is right, 2 needs an additional factor q.
 
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