Moving Charges and Magnetism Problem

In summary, when two particles A and B with equal charges +6C are accelerated through the same potential difference, their final velocities can be determined using the equation v = √(2Vq/m) or V=0.5mv^2/q. The ratio of their masses can then be calculated using m1/m2=(v2/v1)2. When they enter a uniform magnetic field, they will follow circular paths with radii ra and rb, respectively, where m1v1/ra=m2v2/rb=qB.
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Homework Statement



Two particles A and B having equal charges +6C, after being accelerated through the same potential difference enter a region of uniform magnetic field and describe circular path of radii 2 and 3cm repectively. The ratio of mass of A and B is ______

Homework Equations



Force on the particle in a magnetic field = Bqv

In a circular path, mv^2/r = Bqv
→r = mv/Bq

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't know if I should consider their velocities to be equal.
If the velocities are equal, the r(A)/r(B) = 2/3 which is incorrect.
 
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Hello, anraphy. Welcome to PF!

Do you know how to relate the final speed of a particle to the potential difference through which it is accelerated?
 
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Potential Difference and Velocity

TSny said:
Hello, anraphy. Welcome to PF!

Do you know how to relate the final speed of a particle to the potential difference through which it is accelerated?

E = Vq
→0.5mv^2=Vq
→v = √(2Vq/m)
OR
→V=0.5mv^2/q

where
V-potential difference
m-mass of the particle
v-velocity of the particle
E-energy of the particle
q-charge on the particle
 
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OK. Good. Can you see how to use that?
 
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Hello, anraphy
The particles have different masses but have equal charge.So when it's accelerated through same potential difference, they will gain equal electric energy=Vq=kinetic energy
Vq=.5m1v12=.5m2v22
∴m1/m2=(v2/v1)2
Similarly when entering in Magnetic field due to different velocities they will follow different circular path of radii ra,rb respectively.
m1v1/ra=m2v2/rb=qB
 
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I think I got it. Thank You :)
 
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1. What is the difference between electric and magnetic fields?

Electric fields are created by stationary charges, while magnetic fields are created by moving charges. Electric fields exert forces on other charges, while magnetic fields exert forces on moving charges.

2. How do moving charges interact with magnetic fields?

Moving charges experience a force when placed in a magnetic field, known as the Lorentz force. This force is perpendicular to both the velocity of the charge and the direction of the magnetic field.

3. What is the right-hand rule for determining the direction of the Lorentz force?

The right-hand rule states that if you point your right thumb in the direction of the velocity of a moving charge, and your fingers in the direction of the magnetic field, then your palm will face in the direction of the Lorentz force.

4. How do we measure the strength of a magnetic field?

The strength of a magnetic field can be measured using a device called a magnetometer, which detects the force exerted on a moving charge by the magnetic field. The unit of measurement for magnetic field strength is the Tesla.

5. What are some real-world applications of moving charges and magnetism?

Some common applications include electric motors, generators, and transformers, which all use the interaction between moving charges and magnetic fields to convert energy. Other applications include MRI machines, particle accelerators, and magnetic levitation trains.

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