(a) An alpha particle (m-6.64 x 10-27 kg) contains two protons and two neutrons has no electrons to balance the positive charge of the two protons, hence it has a charge of +2. (Given charge of a proton is 1.6 x 1019C). Assume one such alpha particle travels in a circular path of radius 33 cm in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 1.5T. ) What is the speed of the alpha particle ? (3 (b) If a proton of (m=1.67x10-27kg) travels with the same speed as of the alpha particle in the same magnetic field, ) Calculate the radius of the circular path traced by the proton? (3

(a) An alpha particle (m-6.64 x 10-27 kg) contains two protons and two neutrons has no electrons to balance the positive charge of the two protons, hence it has a charge of +2. (Given charge of a proton is 1.6 x 1019C). Assume one such alpha particle travels in a circular path of radius 33 cm in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 1.5T. ) What is the speed of the alpha particle ? (3 (b) If a proton of (m=1.67x10-27kg) travels with the same speed as of the alpha particle in the same magnetic field, ) Calculate the radius of the circular path traced by the proton? (3

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Chapter11: Magnetic Forces And Fields

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