Radiation, Magnetic fields and Linear Acceleration?

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The discussion focuses on solving physics problems related to momentum, kinetic energy, and electromagnetic principles. The first question involves demonstrating the relationship between momentum and kinetic energy, leading to the calculation of the accelerating potential for electrons, which is found to be 645V. The second question applies Lenz's law to determine the direction of current in a coil subjected to a changing magnetic field, with a calculated current of 0.55A. The third question addresses the acceleration of protons in a synchrotron, requiring the calculation of magnetic flux density, with participants struggling to connect the Lorentz force and charge in their equations. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for clarity in applying physics formulas and concepts.
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Hi I've been revising and came across some questions which I do not understand how they obtained the answer could you guys help?

1.

Show that the momentum, p, of a particle of mass m is related to its kinetic energy, KE by the relationship p^2 = 2m KE

Use the above relationship to calculate the accelerating potential required for
electrons to have a de Broglie wavelength of 4·5 × 10^(–11) m.

And the answer turns out to be 645V.

2.

A magnet moves towards a coil as shown (solenoid circuit). Use Lenz’s law to explain in which direction the current will flow through the turns of the coil. The coil is now situated in a uniform magnetic field changing at a rate of 0·43Ts^–1.

r = 0.046m
B = 0.43Ts^-1
N = 1300
Total Resistance = 6.6 ohms
A = 2 *(pi)* r^2 = 0.0133m^2

Calculate the current flowing in the ammeter.

Formulas I've thought of is R = V/I, E = NBA / t and I set V = 1

However the formula turned out to be

I = (1300 * 0.43 * (pi) * ((0.046)^2)) / 6.8 = 0.55A

Problem I got is how did R become the demominator (6.8)?

3.

In the LINAC, the protons are accelerated from rest through 3 gaps each with an accelerating p.d. of 36kV.

KE in J is 1.7*10^(-14)J
Speed of protons 4.5 * 10^6 ms^-1

The radius of the synchrotron is 12·5 m. Calculate the value of the magnetic flux
density in the synchrotron when the speed of the protons is 9·4 × 10^6 ms^–1.

Equation I could think of is

F = (mv^2) / r where do I go from here?

Any help would be gr8

Cheers
 
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In 3. what is the Lorentz force?

Also please show one's work.
 
1.##Attempt##

KE by the relationship p^2 = 2m KE

Use the above relationship to calculate the accelerating potential required for
electrons to have a de Broglie wavelength of 4·5 × 10^(–11) m.

\lambda = h/mv

since p^2 = 2m KE
\lambda^2 = h^2/(mv)^2
(mv)^2 = h^2 / \lambda^2 = 2m KE

This is the point I couldn't continue...


2. #Attempt#

r = 0.046m
B = 0.43Ts^-1
N = 1300
Total Resistance = 6.6 ohms
A = 2 *(pi)* r^2 = 0.0133m^2

Calculate the current flowing in the ammeter.

Formulas I've thought of is R = V/I,
E = NBA / t
and I set V = 1

Rearranging would give me

E = NB2(pi)r^2/t
E = IVt = NB2(pi)r^2/t

Rearranging and cancellation provides

I = NBA/Vt^2

However the formula turned out to be

I = NBA/R
I = (1300 * 0.43 * (pi) * ((0.046)^2)) / 6.8 = 0.55A

3. #Attempt#

Equation I could think of is

F = (mv^2) / r = BQv

F = (1.67 x 10^-27 x 9·4 × 10^6) / (12.5 x Q ) = B

Im sure that F= BQv but prob is I cannot find Q...
 
NeroBlade said:
\lambda = h/mv

since p^2 = 2m KE
\lambda^2 = h^2/(mv)^2
(mv)^2 = h^2 / \lambda^2 = 2m KE

This is the point I couldn't continue...

Now write KE in terms of V. If an electron at rest is accelerated through a potential V, what is it's KE?
 
The Kinetic Energy I worked out for the proton accelerated through 3 gaps with pd of 36kV is 108kEv which is 1.7 x 10^-14 J
 
I was talking about your attempt at question 1.
 
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