How do you deduce acceleration?

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The discussion revolves around deducing initial acceleration using the quantities of magnetic field (B), length (L), mass (M), and current (I). Participants are exploring the relationships between these physical quantities and how they can be utilized to derive acceleration.

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  • Some participants inquire about the relationships between the given quantities and suggest that finding a force could lead to determining acceleration. Others express uncertainty about how these quantities are connected and struggle to recall the relevant formulas.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the connections between the variables and seeking clarification on the problem's context. A mentor has indicated the need for a structured approach by moving the thread to a homework forum and outlining necessary components for assistance.

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The original poster has confirmed that this is a homework assignment for their IB course in grade 11, which may impose specific constraints or expectations on the problem-solving approach.

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How do you deduce initial acceleration just from B, L, M, and I? (Telsa, length, mass, and current)
 
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What can you tell us about how these quantities are related? If you can find a way to get a force then you have the means to get the acceleration of some object.
 
I do not have an idea of how they are related... and I can't seem to figure out the formulas for how acceleration is derived from
 
Is this a homework assignment? What grade level? of what course or project?
 
jedishrfu said:
Is this a homework assignment? What grade level? of what course or project?
It is a homework assignment. I'm on my IB course as grade 11.
 
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