How Does a Positive Charge Affect Magnetic Field Components?

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The discussion revolves around the effects of a positive charge in a magnetic field, specifically examining the behavior of a charged particle and the resulting magnetic field components. Participants are analyzing the Lorentz force and its implications on the motion of the particle.

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  • Participants are attempting to determine the effects of a positive charge on the components of motion in a magnetic field. Questions arise regarding the correct interpretation of the Lorentz force and its application to the problem. Some participants express uncertainty about the direction of the components and the influence of the charge on velocity.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring various interpretations of the problem. Some guidance has been provided regarding the Lorentz force and its components, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach or outcomes. Participants are actively questioning each other's reasoning and clarifying their understanding of the concepts involved.

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Participants mention a lack of access to textbooks, which may limit their ability to reference necessary formulas and concepts. There is also confusion stemming from previous quizzes and differing interpretations of the problem setup.

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It says on top a particle with positive Charge q=+3UC. Thanks

All right, i know how to get all the answers which to the other stuff, i just need to know whether or not 7-9 is correct, my reasoning is X will increase since it is positive charge and Y will decrease, If it was Negative then it would be the Opposite. I don't really know about the Z componet and for Number 5 i think it should be coming out of the page. Thanks
 
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So is there a formula for thi stuff to figure?
 
Alt+F4 said:
So is there a formula for thi stuff to figure?
Yes, and as far as I can see, the only thing you got right is that the Lorentz force on the positively charged particle is vertical at you out of the page.

Does your text cover the Lorentz force? What is the vector equation for the Lorentz force? If you don't have it in your study notes or text, maybe try wikipedia first, and then google. The Lorentz force pops up in a lot of E&M work.
 
The force which acts on a moving charge in a magnetic field is perpendicular on both the field and the velocity. So there is, for example, no force and no acceleration in the direction of the field and [itex]v_y[/itex] is constant. To figure it all out you can look at the Lorentz Force:
[itex]F = q [\vec v \times \vec B ][/itex], which this particle experiences in the field.
 
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Hargoth said:
The force which acts on a moving charge in a magnetic field is perpendicular on both the field and the velocity. So there is, for example, no force and no acceleration in the direction of the field and [itex]v_y[/itex] is constant. To figure it all out you can look at the Lorentz Force:
[itex]F = q [\vec v \times \vec B ][/itex], which this particle experiences in the field.
We have no book, Ok so X Would Decrease, Y would Increase and Z would be constant
since according tho this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Lorentz_force.svg the positive charge will go up the field thus have Y increase, and X decrease. Correct?
So F= (250*1.8)*3 = 1350 what does that number tell me
 
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Correct. :smile:
 
Hargoth said:
Correct. :smile:
Can u see if my explanation actually makes sense? Thanks a lot i just added something in
 
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Nope, because on the picture the magnetic field comes out of the "paper". Your first answer was correct. Your force isn't correct either.
Just calculate the Lorentz-Force with the formula above.
 
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Ok so i assume u mean Calculate Magnitude like question 5 well for that one

I used F=QvBSin Thetha = )3*10^-6)(250)(1.8)(Sin122) = .00114N


So X would have to Decrease, Y Increase and Z remain Constant? :confused:
No. Y is perpendicular to the field, remember? Do it with the formula above, you get the magnitude and even the vecor, with immediately shows you in which directions a force exists.
 
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Okay I got it, X-Decrease, Y COnstant, Z Increasing
 
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Sorry, I meant Y is in the direction of the field, of course. You already said that the force points out of the paper. From your picture I'd say that's the z-direction.

Let's calculate the force on the particle. y is the direction of the field, so

[itex]\vec{B} = B \vec{e_y}[/itex].

The velocity is [itex]\vec v= \cos(32)v \vec{e_x}+\sin(32) v \vec{e_y}[/itex].

So the Lorentz-Force is [itex]\vec F = q[\vec v \times \vec B] = q[(\cos(32)v \vec{e_x}+\sin(32) v \vec{e_y}) \times B \vec{e_y}]=qBv cos(32) \vec{e_z}[/itex]
What does this tell you?
 
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Hargoth said:
Sorry, I meant Y is in the direction of the field, of course. You already said that the force points out of the paper. From your picture I'd say that's the z-direction.

Let's calculate the force on the particle. y is the direction of the field, so

[itex]\vec{B} = B \vec{e_y}[/itex].

The velocity is [itex]\vec v= \cos(32)v \vec{e_x}+\sin(32) v \vec{e_y}[/itex].

So the Lorentz-Force is [itex]\vec F = q[\vec v \times \vec B] = q[(\cos(32)v \vec{e_x}+\sin(32) v \vec{e_y}) \times B \vec{e_y}]=qBv cos(32) \vec{e_z}[/itex]
What does this tell you?
this whole X-Decrease, Y COnstant, Z Increasing
 
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Why should the x-velocity decrease? Is there a force?
 
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Hargoth said:
Why should the x-velocity decrease? Is there a force?


No no force at all, but doesn't the positive 3 UC charge have an effect?

So X and Y would be Constant and Z increasing


I guess since The speed of the particle is constant then no force is acting on it.
 
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No no force at all, but doesn't the positive 3 UC charge have an effect?
No. Newton's law: If there's no force, there's no change of velocity. In our case, there is no force in the x- and y-direction, only in the z-direction, so what does this mean?
 
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Hargoth said:
No. Newton's law: If there's no force, there's no change of velocity. In our case, there is no force in the x- and y-direction, only in the z-direction, so what does this mean?
Constant X and Y, ok i tell u what i have another quiz from a previous semster where the Arrow is pointing up like open the arrow 122 degrees more and her answers are X decreases, Y increases and Z is constant. so that is why there was confusion
 

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