Practice question
Question
What is the effect on the magnetic force if a charged particle’s velocity is doubled while keeping the
magnetic field constant?
Explanation
**Effect of doubling velocity** on magnetic force F = q v B sinθ is linear increase, F doubles for same θ and B. Electron with charge 1.6×10⁻¹⁹ C, v = 4.5×10⁶ m/s, B = 0.35 T, θ = 90°, F = 1.6×10⁻¹⁹×4.5×10⁶×0.35 = 2.52×10⁻¹³ N, illustrating magnitude for typical lab values. The magnetic force F = q v B sin θ is directly proportional to velocity v . Doubling the velocity doubles the force. Using F = q v B sinθ, F = I l B sinθ, B = μ₀ I/(2π r), B = μ₀ N I/(2R) and τ = N I A B sinθ,
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