Magnetic field and charged particle help

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving the motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field, specifically focusing on the relationship between the angle of motion and the resulting magnetic force experienced by the particle.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to determine the angle at which the particle will experience a magnetic force of 2.4F, given its initial angle of 13°. There are questions about the application of Ampere's law and the relationship between force, velocity, charge, and angle in magnetic fields.

Discussion Status

Some participants have reiterated the use of Ampere's law, while others are exploring the implications of changing the angle on the magnetic force. There is an ongoing inquiry into the relevant equations that govern the relationship between these variables.

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Participants have noted a deadline for the problem, indicating a time constraint that may influence the urgency of the discussion. There is also a focus on understanding the underlying principles rather than simply applying formulas.

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When a charged particle moves at an angle of 13° with respect to a magnetic field, it experiences a magnetic force of magnitude F. At what angle (less than 90°) with respect to this field will this particle, moving at the same speed, experience a magnetic force of magnitude 2.4F?
 
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Please post your attempt at solving this problem.
 
It says to use Ampere's law

Sum of(Bparallel x change in length) = Permeability of free space x Amperage. This is due by noon today. Please help.
 
It says to use Ampere's law

Sum of(Bparallel x change in length) = Permeability of free space x Amperage. This is due by noon today. Please help.
 
MrDMD83 said:
Sum of(Bparallel x change in length) = Permeability of free space x Amperage. This is due by noon today. Please help.
You have a charged particle moving in a magnetic field. The force depends on the strength of the field, the velocity of the charge, the magnitude and sign of the charge, and the angle between the velocity direction and the field direction. In this problem all you are changing is the angle between the directions. Do you know the equation that espresses this relationship?
 

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