An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00 u) travels in a circular path of radius

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An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00 u) travels in a circular path of radius 4.50 cm in a uniform magnetic field with B = 1.20 T. Calculate

(a) Its speed,

(b) Its period of revolution,

(c) Its kinetic energy, and

(d) The potential difference through which it would have to be accelerated to achieve this energy.

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Fundamentals of Physics

ISBN: 978-0471758013

8th Extended edition

Authors: Jearl Walker, Halliday Resnick

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