Question: A proton with initial velocity: v 0 = - ( . 9 x 1 0 ^ 6 m / s ) i hat + (

A proton with initial velocity: v0=-(.9 x 10^6 m/s)i hat +(1.2 x 10^6 m/s)j hat -3.6 x 10^6 m/s) k hat, moves through a uniform magnetic field B=(1.25 T) k hat. a) As viewed from above (looking down at the xy-plane with the +z axis pointing out at you), will the proton be deflected to the right or to the left of its straight line path? b) calculate the magnitude of the force on the proton. c) calculate the radius of the proton's resulting helical trajectory.

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