How Does Voltage Influence Electron Motion in a Magnetic Field?

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An electron is accelerated through 2550 V from rest and then enters a region where there is a uniform 1.70 T magnetic field. What are the maximum and minimum magnitudes of the magnetic force acting on this electron?
F = qvB
F = (mv^2)/R
F = qE

I know q = 1.6*10^-19, B = 1.7, and V = 2550. In order to use F = qvB, all I need is the velocity. I guess I'm just not seeing how the 2550 V is relating into this whole scheme of things. Also, I'm not sure why there is is going to be a F.max and a F.min, and not just one F?

Appreciate any help.

Thanks much,
Kyle
 
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Ok, I figured out F.max by just saying:

.5mv^2 = qV

F.max = qvBHowever, I'm not sure what F.min is and the difference between F, F.max, and F.min?
 
Bump. Any idea on the F.minimum?

Thanks,
kyle
 
Minimum

The minimum is 0, when the particle is moving in the direction of or opposite the direction of the magnetic field