Protons along a magnetic field line

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The discussion centers on calculating the time it takes for protons to complete a cycle along a magnetic field line of 70,000 km, given their energy of 1.6E-27 J. Participants express confusion about the problem setup, questioning whether the problem statement is accurate since it implies an infinite cycle without a defined endpoint. The calculations presented involve incorrect dimensional analysis and assumptions about motion parallel to the magnetic field. Clarification is needed on the nature of the cycle and the correct application of physics principles. The conversation highlights the importance of precise problem definitions and dimensional consistency in physics calculations.
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1. A Magnetic field line has a length of 70,000 [Km], for this example all particles have an energy of 1.6E-27 [J]. Assuming all motion is parallel to the magnetic field line how long would it take to complete this cycle.2. M[Proton] = 1.677E-27 [Kg] , M[Electron] = 9.1E-31 [Kg] , E[kinetic] = 1/2mv^2, Distance = d=vt , J = 1 kg*m^2/s^23. I'm stuck in the set up. I multiplied the energy given time the mass of the proton, then multiplied it by distance just still ended up with some obscene number with units m/s^2
 
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Hello Andy, welcome to PF :smile: !

Something pretty wrong here. Is this really the correct problem statement ?
(Because then there is no cycle, so the answer would be: infinitely long...)

And you aren't just stuck in the setup, but also in the dimensions.
Just chucking a lot of stuff in a bucket, heating it and then expecting to get gold is naive.
 
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