Calculating Time to Complete Half of Magnetic Field Circle Using Fc Equation

[soul5]

Homework Statement

How would I find how long it takes for an alpha particle to move halfway through a complete circle?

Homework Equations

Fc=mv^2
Ft=mv

The Attempt at a Solution

if they gave me speed how would I find how much it traveled?

 

[Nabeshin]

...Huh? Can we get the complete question here and a genuine attempt at solution and specific question?

 

[Moetasim]

To calculate the time it takes for an alpha particle to move halfway through a complete circle, you can use the equation Fc=mv^2 to determine the centripetal force acting on the particle. Then, you can use the equation Ft=mv to calculate the total force acting on the particle. From there, you can use the concept of uniform circular motion to determine the distance the particle travels in half a circle. Once you have the distance, you can use the equation d=vt to calculate the time it takes for the particle to travel that distance at a given speed. Alternatively, you can also use the equation T=2πr/v to calculate the time for one complete revolution and then divide by 2 to find the time for half a revolution. Keep in mind that these calculations assume a constant speed and a uniform magnetic field. Any variations in speed or magnetic field strength may affect the accuracy of your results.