An electron enters a region of space containing a uniform 0.0000109-T magnetic field. Its speed is 181 m/s and it enters perpendicularly to the field. Under these conditions, the electron undergoes circular motion. Find the radius r of the electron\'s path, and the frequency f of the motion.

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Answer:

The radius of the electron's path and the frequency of the motion are [tex]9.44\times10^{-5}\ m[/tex] and [tex]3.06\times10^{5}\ Hz[/tex].

Explanation:

Given that,

Magnetic field = 0.0000109 T

Speed = 181 m/s

We need to calculate the radius of the electron

Using formula of radius

[tex]r = \dfrac{mv}{qB}[/tex]

Where, m = mass

v = velocity

q = charge

B = magnetic field

Put the value into the formula

[tex]r=\dfrac{9.1\times10^{-31}\times181}{1.6\times10^{-19}\times 0.0000109}[/tex]

[tex]r=9.44\times10^{-5}\ m[/tex]

We calculate the time

Using formula of time

[tex]t=\dfrac{d}{v}[/tex]

Distance is the circumference.

[tex]t=\dfrac{2\pi r}{v}[/tex]

Put the value into the formula

[tex]t=\dfrac{2\times\pi\times9.44\times10^{-5}}{181}[/tex]

[tex]t=3.27\times10^{-6}\ s[/tex]

We need to calculate the frequency

The frequency is the inverse of the time for one revolution.

[tex]f=\dfrac{1}{t}[/tex]

Put the value of t into th formula

[tex]f=\dfrac{1}{3.27\times10^{-6}}[/tex]

[tex]f=3.06\times10^{5}\ Hz[/tex]

Hence, The radius of the electron's path and the frequency of the motion are [tex]9.44\times10^{-5}\ m[/tex] and [tex]3.06\times10^{5}\ Hz[/tex].

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