Two Point Charges and Magnetic Field

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnetic forces acting on electrons due to their motion and the influence of magnetic fields generated by point charges. The subject area includes electromagnetism, specifically focusing on magnetic fields and forces on charged particles.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to calculate the magnetic field and force on electrons using provided equations but expresses uncertainty about their calculations. They question the correctness of their approach and seek clarification on the angle used in the sine function.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging in identifying potential errors in the original poster's calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the correct use of variables and angles, and there is a recognition of the need for clarification on the relationships between the vectors involved.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of confusion regarding the proper interpretation of angles and the application of physical constants, as well as the potential impact of these errors on the calculations. The original poster acknowledges mistakes but is still exploring the problem.

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Homework Statement


Find the magnetic forces acting on each electron in the attached image
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Homework Equations


B = [itex]\frac{μ0}{4pi}[/itex]*q*[itex]\frac{v x \hat{r}}{r^{2}}[/itex]
F[itex]_{m}[/itex] = qv x B

The Attempt at a Solution


B[itex]_{1}[/itex] = 10[itex]^{-7}[/itex] * 1.6*10[itex]^{-19}[/itex] * [itex]\frac{5000*10^{3}*sin(45)}{(10*10^{-10})(10*10^{-10})}[/itex]
B[itex]_{1}[/itex] = .057

Fm[itex]_{2}[/itex] = (1.6*10[itex]^{-19}[/itex])*1000*10^3*.057
Fm[itex]_{2}[/itex] = 9.12*10^{-15}

Now at this point I know something is wrong, but I'm not sure what. I thought the force on the 2nd electron would be the force created by the 1st electron, but that number is definitely screaming incorrect to me. I figure it I understand how to figure out the force on 1 I can figure out the force on the other. (Electron 1 is at the bottom, electron 2 at the top). Where is my mistake?
 

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In calculating B1 note that r should be squared in the denominator. kilo means 103. Are you sure you want to use 45o for the angle in the sine function? (What is the angle between ##\vec{v}## and ##\hat{r}##?)
 
Woops, don't try and do physics half asleep!:rolleyes: Those first two errors aside, I think I see what angle I am supposed to use. The velocity of B[itex]_{1}[/itex] is 45° from the x axis, but 75° from [itex]\hat{r}[/itex], since [itex]\hat{r}[/itex] is along r, correct?
 
Looks good.
 

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