thermocleanse said:I'm using F(max) = qvB because it seems that it's 90 degrees. The field should be 90 degrees relative to the upward force, so the field is perpendicular, or horizontal, right?
Also, because of the charge on the electron, i get a negative answer (in Tesla). does this mean that i indicate the negative charge as "eastward?"
please see attached. thank you!
The magnetic field is a force field created by moving electric charges, such as electrons. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
The magnitude of magnetic field is measured in units of Tesla (T) or Gauss (G) using a device called a magnetometer. These units represent the strength of the magnetic field at a specific point.
Electric current flowing through a wire creates a magnetic field that is perpendicular to the direction of the current. The strength of the magnetic field is directly proportional to the amount of current flowing through the wire.
A moving charged particle will experience a force when it enters a magnetic field. The direction of the force is perpendicular to both the direction of the particle's motion and the direction of the magnetic field.
The direction of a magnetic field can be determined using a compass. The north pole of a compass needle will point towards the south pole of a magnet, indicating the direction of the magnetic field. Alternatively, the right-hand rule can be used to determine the direction of the field based on the direction of current flow.