Question

A proton is propelled at 4×106 m/s perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. 1) If it experiences a magnetic force of 4.8×10−13 N, what is the strength of the magnetic field? (Express your answer using two significant figures.)

Answer 1

Answer:

B = 0.75 T

Explanation:

As we know that the force on a moving charge in magnetic field is given by the formula

$F = qvB$

here we have

$B = \frac{F}{qv}$

here we know that

$F = 4.8 \times 10^{-13} N$

$q = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} C$

$v = 4 \times 10^6 m/s$

now from above equation we have

$B = \frac{4.8 \times 10^{-13}}{(1.6 \times 10^{-19})(4 \times 10^6)}$

$B = 0.75 T$