A magnetic field has a magnitude of 1.2 10-3 T, and an electric field has a magnitude of 5.9 103 N/C. Both fields point in the same direction. A positive 1.8 µC charge moves at a speed of 2.9 106 m/s in a direction that is perpendicular to both fields. Determine the magnitude of the net force that acts on the charge.
Can you please clarify this for me. I have tried to work this problem but came up with incorrect answers each time. Please help!!!
Force=sqrt([Eq]^2 + [qvB]^2)
Eq=5.9E3*1.8E-6=1.06E-3 N
qvB=1.8E*-6*2.9E6*1.2E-3=
Force= sqrt (11.2E-5 + 3.92E-5)=1.23E-2N
That is worthy of rechecking.
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Sure, I'd be happy to help clarify the problem for you and guide you through the correct steps to solve it!
To determine the magnitude of the net force acting on the charge, we need to consider the individual forces exerted by the magnetic field and the electric field, and then find their vector sum.
Let's break down the problem step by step:
Step 1: Calculate the force exerted by the magnetic field. The formula for the magnetic force on a moving charged particle is given by F_mag = q * v * B * sin(theta), where q is the charge, v is the velocity of the charge, B is the magnetic field, and theta is the angle between the velocity and the magnetic field.
In this case, the charge is positive, q = 1.8 µC = 1.8 * 10^-6 C, the velocity is given as 2.9 * 10^6 m/s, and the magnetic field is 1.2 * 10^-3 T. Since the charge moves perpendicular to the magnetic field, the angle theta is 90 degrees, and sin(90°) = 1.
So, plugging in the values, we get:
F_mag = (1.8 * 10^-6 C) * (2.9 * 10^6 m/s) * (1.2 * 10^-3 T) * 1
Step 2: Calculate the force exerted by the electric field. The formula for the electric force on a charged particle is given by F_elec = q * E, where q is the charge and E is the electric field.
In this case, the charge is again 1.8 µC and the electric field is given as 5.9 * 10^3 N/C.
So, plugging in the values, we get:
F_elec = (1.8 * 10^-6 C) * (5.9 * 10^3 N/C)
Step 3: Add the two forces together to find the net force. Since both the magnetic and electric fields point in the same direction, we simply need to find the sum of their magnitudes.
Net force (F_net) = |F_mag| + |F_elec|
Step 4: Calculate the magnitude of the net force using the given values:
F_net = (1.8 * 10^-6 C) * (2.9 * 10^6 m/s) * (1.2 * 10^-3 T) * 1 + (1.8 * 10^-6 C) * (5.9 * 10^3 N/C)
Make sure to perform the calculations carefully, using the correct order of operations and taking care with the units. The final result will give you the magnitude of the net force acting on the charge.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with.