The problem involves an electron moving in a magnetic field, where it experiences a force due to the field's influence. The context is centered around understanding the relationship between the force, charge, velocity, and magnetic field direction and magnitude.
There is an ongoing exploration of the relationships between the variables involved. Some participants have suggested using the formula F = qvB and are considering the implications of the electron's negative charge on the direction of the magnetic field. Multiple interpretations of the field's direction are being discussed without a clear consensus.
Participants are grappling with the setup of the problem, including the need for a diagram and the implications of the electron's charge on the direction of the magnetic field. There is an acknowledgment of the perpendicular relationship between the force and the magnetic field.
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?"
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