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Homework Statement


An electron has a velocity of 1.90 km/s (in the positive x direction) and an acceleration of 2.00 E12 m/s^2 (in the positive z direction) in uniform electric and magnetic fields. If the electric field has a magnitude of strength of 20.0 N/C (in the positive z direction), determine the following components of the magnetic field. If a component cannot be determined, enter 'any value' or 'not applicable' - whichever is most appropriate.

B(x direction):
B(y direction):
B(z direction):

Homework Equations


F=qvBsin(theta)
F=ILB
sum of forces=(mass)(centripetal acceleration)
There may be some others as well.

The Attempt at a Solution



Well, I know that B(x direction) can be any value. I am assuming that the motion of the particle is circular, and it is in the z-plane. Is this right?

I really don't even know where to start on this, and I have to submit it to my teacher by midnight, and the book doesn't explain anything like this. How does the electric field affect the magnetic field?
 
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