Solving for Ey in a Region with Electric and Magnetic Fields

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The discussion revolves around a charged particle moving through a region with both electric and magnetic fields. The original poster seeks to determine the component of the electric field (Ey) required for the particle to maintain a straight-line motion in the presence of a magnetic field.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the use of the Lorentz force law to find the electric field component. There is uncertainty about whether additional information is needed regarding the presence of an existing electric field. Some participants suggest clarifying the original question to better understand the requirements for the electric field.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the application of the Lorentz force law, but there is no consensus on the specifics of the electric field component needed.

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There is mention of potentially missing information, such as whether an electric field is already present, which could affect the analysis of the problem.

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megnetic force problem help please

A charged particle (q = +2.7 µC) moves at speed v0 = 50 m/s in the +x-direction. At x = 0 it enters a region where a constant magnetic field B = 3.4 T is directed in the +z direction ?

What are the component of electric field ?

i got the Ex and Ez which are Zero .. but i can;t figure out the Ey ?

so
(a) what is Ey ?

here are the some hint :
Use the Lorentz force law for the net force on a charged particle in a region containing both electric and magnetic fields. (The law is called the "electromagnetic force law" ). but i still can;t figure it out so please help me out with this . thank you

If the incoming particle were replaced by one with the opposite electric charge but the same initial velocity, what electric field would be required to ensure a straight line motion? (Magnetic field is unchanged.)

(b) again what is Ey' ?
 
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I think there is some information missing. Is an electric field already present?
 
Or maybe they are asking what external E field would result in the particle still moving at Vo only in the x direction?

vicks, can you please type out the question exactly as it is given to you?
 
I think it's equal to

=([dv/dt]*mass)/2.7

we aren't given either of them :(
 

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