An alpha particle ( q = +2 e , m = 4.00u) travels in a circular path of radius 4

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An alpha particle (q = +2e, m = 4.00u) travels in a circular path of radius 4.88 cm in a uniformmagnetic field with B = 1.00 T. Calculate(a) its speed, (b) its period ofrevolution, (c) its kinetic energy (in eV), and(d) the potential difference (in V) through whichit would have to be accelerated to achieve this energy.

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Explanation / Answer

(c) KE = 0.5mv2 = 0.5 * 4 * ( 2.3377 x106 )2 = 10.92 M J (d) We know that            KE = q V       ==> V = KE / q                 = 10.92 x 1012 / 3.2 x 10-19                 = 3.4155 x 1031 V

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