Finding Magnitude of Magnetic Field

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The original poster attempts to determine the magnitude of a magnetic field affecting an electron that has been accelerated through a voltage. The problem involves concepts from electromagnetism and energy conservation, specifically relating to the motion of charged particles in magnetic fields.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relationship between potential difference and kinetic energy, questioning how to derive velocity from energy conservation principles. There is also confusion regarding the terminology and equations related to electric fields and potential difference.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided clarifications about potential difference and its relation to electric fields. The discussion is exploring various interpretations of the equations involved, particularly regarding the work done on charged particles and the definitions of terms like potential difference.

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There is mention of different physics courses, indicating varying levels of familiarity with the concepts being discussed. Some participants express uncertainty about the terminology and the specific equations relevant to the problem.

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Homework Statement


An electron accelerated from rest through a voltage of 420 V enters a region of constant magnetic field. If the electron follows a circular path with a radius of 29 cm, what is the magnitude of the magnetic field?

Homework Equations



r=mv/lqlB
K=VQ
Conservation of Energy: Total Energy = KE + PE
KE = 1/2 mv^2

The Attempt at a Solution


So I know I need to use r=mv/qB to find the Magnitude of the Magnetic Field.
r= .29m
m=9.11x10-31 kg
q= 1.6x10-19
v= ?
B= what we're solving for.

If I can find the velocity of the electron, then I will be able to solve for the Magnitude of the Magnetic field.

I tried looking online for other solutions and someone said this, but I can't really understand it that well:

From conservation of energy we can calculate the velocity

K = V*q so 1/2*m*v^2 = V*q...so v = sqrt(2*V*q/m) = sqrt(2*410*1.60x10^-19/9.11x10^-31)
= 1.20x10^7m/s

Now we have F = m*a ...q*v*B = m*v^2/r

What is this K=vq equation? I couldn't find it when I was looking for it. It's the Voltage x The Charge?

Because we know the particle starts at rest, we know that the potential energy = kinetic energy. But I really don't know how to find the velocity. Help please!
 
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What work is done on a charged particle, on passing through a p.d.?
 
Qwertywerty said:
What work is done on a charged particle, on passing through a p.d.?

What is a p.d? We also haven't talked about work on charged particles at all. I'm taking the general algebra based physics, not the calculus based one.
 
P.d. stands for potential difference; my bad.

Ok, here - do you know the magnitude of the force that acts on a charge q in an electric field E?
 
Qwertywerty said:
P.d. stands for potential difference; my bad.

Ok, here - what force acts on a charge q in an electric field E?

Ah right! Of course. The Potential Difference.
The equations I know for Electric Field are...
E= Force/q0
E= kq/r
But where does the potential difference come into play? The P.d is essentially a voltage, right?
 
Travkid said:
But where does the potential difference come into play? The P.d is essentially a voltage, right?
Yes, it is.
Travelling along an electric field causes a change in p.d. - do you know of any relation between this potential and the existing electric field?
 
Also, coming back to Felectric = qE -
so if knowing that work done by a force is F.s (where s is the displacement along the force), can we write the work done in terms of the electrc field?
 

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