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A high school student seeks help with a physics homework problem involving magnetism, specifically calculating the minimum separation between a current-carrying wire and a positively charged particle projected towards it. The problem includes variables such as current (i), charge (q), mass (m), initial distance (x), and speed (u). The discussion invites others to share their insights or approaches to solving the problem. Participants encourage the student to share their thoughts or attempts at the solution to facilitate better guidance. Engaging with the problem collaboratively can enhance understanding of the concepts involved.
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Hello,

I was hoping if any of you could help me with this problem. It's one of the many I have for my homework assignment.

A long straight wire carries a current i. A particle having a positive charge q and mass m kept at a distance x from the wire is projected towards it with a speed u. Find the minimum separation between the wire and the particle.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm in high school, btw.

Thank you.
 
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Antithesis said:
Hello,

I was hoping if any of you could help me with this problem. It's one of the many I have for my homework assignment.

A long straight wire carries a current i. A particle having a positive charge q and mass m kept at a distance x from the wire is projected towards it with a speed u. Find the minimum separation between the wire and the particle.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm in high school, btw.

Thank you.
Hi Antithesis and welcome to PF,

What are your thoughts on the question? What have you tried thus far?
 

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