Particle Motion in Uniform Electric and Magnetic Fields

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A particle with charge q and mass m is projected on a rough horizontal plane under the influence of uniform electric and magnetic fields. It experiences a spiral motion due to these fields, along with gravitational acceleration and friction. The discussion revolves around determining the time taken for the particle to reach the origin from its initial position. The original poster initially sought help but later resolved the problem independently. The interaction highlights the complexities of particle motion in combined electric and magnetic fields.
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A particle of charge q and mass m is projected on a rough horizontal plane (X-Y) from a point (a,0,0) with initial velocity v = V j . In space there exists uniform electric and magnetic field E k and -B k respectively. Acceleration due to gravity is g and friction coefficient between particle and plane is u . The particle moves on a spiral path and finally reaches origin O. The time taken to reach the origin = ?

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Never Mind. I solved it. Thanks.
 

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