How Does Voltage Influence Electron Motion in a Magnetic Field?

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The discussion revolves around the influence of voltage on electron motion within a magnetic field, specifically focusing on the forces acting on an electron accelerated through a specified voltage before entering a magnetic field.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to relate the voltage to the velocity of the electron using energy principles and questions the reasoning behind the existence of maximum and minimum magnetic forces.

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Participants are exploring the relationship between voltage, velocity, and magnetic force. Some have provided insights into calculating the maximum force, while questions remain regarding the minimum force and the distinctions between different force values.

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There is a lack of clarity regarding how the voltage translates into velocity and the conditions under which the minimum magnetic force occurs.

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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
 

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