How Does an Antiproton Accelerate in Combined Electric and Magnetic Fields?

In summary, an antiproton is moving in a combined electric and magnetic field, with a velocity of 500m/s to the right. The magnetic field is 2.5T and is coming into the page, while the electric field is 1000V/m downward. The magnitude of the antiproton's acceleration at this instant can be found using the formula F=ma or F=qvB, resulting in an acceleration of 2.4x10^10m/s^2. Further assistance can be found at the link provided.
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Homework Statement


An antiproton (same properties as a proton except that q=-e) is moving in the combined electric and magnetic fields of the figure

The antiproton is moving to the right with a velocity of 500m/s the magnetic field B=2.5T is coming into the page and E=1000V/m downward.

What is the magnitude of the antiproton's acceleration at this instant?

Homework Equations



F=ma, F=qvB

The Attempt at a Solution



The answer is 2.4x10^10m/s^2. I bascially went ma=qvB which didn't work. I'm not sure why it shows E.
 
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ursulan said:

Homework Statement


An antiproton (same properties as a proton except that q=-e) is moving in the combined electric and magnetic fields of the figure

The antiproton is moving to the right with a velocity of 500m/s the magnetic field B=2.5T is coming into the page and E=1000V/m downward.

What is the magnitude of the antiproton's acceleration at this instant?

Homework Equations



F=ma, F=qvB

The Attempt at a Solution



The answer is 2.4x10^10m/s^2. I bascially went ma=qvB which didn't work. I'm not sure why it shows E.

Maybe this will help?
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/magnetic/magfor.html#c2
 

1. What is a magnetic field?

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