Mass spectrometer with a Lead element

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You're right. The original problem didn't ask you to use the neutron mass, it just said, "The mass difference between two isotopes is sometimes just a neutron mass. The spectrometer should separate them very well."
 
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You're right. The original problem didn't ask you to use the neutron mass, it just said, "The mass difference between two isotopes is sometimes just a neutron mass. The spectrometer should separate them very well."
Would you like to add something else? Because I am starting over to do the homework.
 
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Would you like to add something else? Because I am starting over to do the homework.
I think you've got the idea. A couple of things to remember:
(1) Clearly state the assumptions you are making.
(2) Make sure to keep enough significant figures so the error in your final answer is less than 10%, especially when subtracting two similar sized numbers like r2-r1.
(3) Always include the units!
 
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I think you've got the idea. A couple of things to remember:
(1) Clearly state the assumptions you are making.
(2) Make sure to keep enough significant figures so the error in your final answer is less than 10%, especially when subtracting two similar sized numbers like r2-r1.
(3) Always include the units!
Thanks for everything ! All the best
 
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In velocity selector region, the question says "determine" but I did it like this below. I chose the voltage necessarily. Is there another way to determine these values?
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And also, how can I calculate power of this voltage supply? This can be thought of a capacitor?
 

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