How Does a Magnetic Field Affect Particle Trajectory?

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Homework Statement



A particle of mass m and charge q is projected into a region having a perpendicular magnetic field B.Find the angle of deviation of the particle as it comes out of the magnetic field if the width d of the region is very slightly smaller than

a)mv/qB b)mv/2qB c)2mv/qB

Homework Equations



don no

The Attempt at a Solution


dono where to start with??
 
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Jesh said:

Homework Statement



A particle of mass m and charge q is projected into a region having a perpendicular magnetic field B.Find the angle of deviation of the particle as it comes out of the magnetic field if the width d of the region is very slightly smaller than

a)mv/qB b)mv/2qB c)2mv/qB

Homework Equations



don no

The Attempt at a Solution


dono where to start with??

Use the vector Lorentz force. Please show your attempt at a solution.