Help please:
You are looking north into a N/S coil that you observe to be carrying a clockwise current. A nuclear decay particle emitted due East within the coil (at the center) is instantaneously deflected verically upward. The decay particle is an:
alpha
beta
gamma
neutron
proton
Cl-
more info needed
My guess is a gamma, but idk...
Check you hand rules in your text. I can't decipher the figure.
Mr. Klinck class ehh were both in a dilemma here LOL
To determine the type of nuclear decay particle emitted, we can apply the right-hand rule for magnetic fields and electric currents.
In this scenario, you're looking north into a N/S coil that is carrying a clockwise current. To apply the right-hand rule, imagine holding your right hand above the coil, with your thumb pointing in the direction of the current (clockwise).
If a particle is instantaneously deflected vertically upward, it means that it experiences a force perpendicular to its initial direction of motion. According to the right-hand rule, if the force is upward, the magnetic field must point towards the east.
Now, we can consider the possible emissions:
1. Alpha particles (α): These are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons. Since alpha particles have a positive charge, they would experience a force in the opposite direction (downward) due to the magnetic field created by the current. Therefore, alpha particles would not be deflected upward.
2. Beta particles (β): Beta particles can be either electrons (β-) or positrons (β+). Since beta particles have a negative charge, they would also experience a downward force due to the magnetic field. Hence, beta particles would not be deflected upward.
3. Gamma rays (γ): Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation and do not have an electric charge. As a result, they are not affected by magnetic fields and would not be deflected in any direction. Therefore, gamma rays would continue moving in a straight line.
4. Neutrons: Neutrons are neutral particles and do not have an electric charge. Consequently, they would not be influenced by the magnetic field and would travel in a straight line without any deflection.
5. Protons: Protons have a positive charge and would experience a downward force due to the magnetic field. Hence, protons would not be deflected upward.
6. Chloride ions (Cl-): Chloride ions have a negative charge and would also experience a downward force. Therefore, they would not be deflected upward.
Based on these considerations, we can conclude that the type of nuclear decay particle emitted in this scenario cannot be determined from the provided information.