Magnetic force on a moving charge particle with friction force acting on it

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The discussion revolves around calculating the x-coordinate of a charged particle moving in a magnetic field while experiencing friction. The particle starts at the origin and moves along the +y axis with an initial velocity V0, while a friction force proportional to its velocity opposes its motion. The total distance traveled before stopping is determined to be mV0/(alpha). To find the x-coordinate, the Newton's second law in vector form is suggested, leading to a differential equation that can be solved using complex numbers. The final velocities along the x and y axes are expressed in terms of exponential decay and angular frequency.
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A "q" charge particle is moving along +y axis with velocity V0 starting from Origin. A friction force is acting on the charge particle " f= -(alpha)V(Vector) ".A constant magnetic field of magnitude B0 acting along +Z axis. The mass of the particle is m. Find the x co-ordinate of the particle when it stops.

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I Have found that the total path moved by the particle is mV0/(alpha)

But I don't know how to find x coordinate with it.
 
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There is a quick way to solve this problem: write down the Newton 2nd law equation in vector form and integrate it :wink:
 
I have solved the problem. I am just too lazy to type the WHOLE thing out here. The solution is kind of long. Basically, get the general velocity along X axis and Y axis as a function of time.
To obtain this, in the penultimate step, you will get a differential equation that you will have to solve using Complex numbers.
In the end, the velocities will be something of the type v0*[e(^(-constant))]*cos(wt), where w is the angular frequency.
 
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I have solved the problem. I am just too lazy to type the WHOLE thing out here.

You are not even allowed to write whole solution. you can just give hints.
 
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