Electromagnetism Brainteaser #1

A magnetic field of 0.1T forces a proton beam of 1.5 mA to move in a circle of radius 0.1 m. The plane of the circle is perpendicular to the magnetic field. Of the following, which is the best estimate of the speed of a proton in the beam as it moves in the circle? Select an answer and defend it.

a) 10-2 m/s
b) 103 m/s
c) 106 m/s
d) 108 m/s
e) 1015 m/s

Homework Assignments: 3/10 thru 3/14

Day #1: Monday, 3/10/08
HW: Giancoli Q’s: 3-6 (pg 652)

Day #2: Tuesday, 3/11/08
HW: Giancoli P’s: 2, 3, 4 (pg 654)

Day #3: Wednesday, 3/12/08
HW:
a) Giancoli P’s: 6, 7, 8 (pg 654)
b) Begin lab report

Day #4: Thursday, 3/13/08
HW: Lab report due Friday, 3/14

Day #5: Friday, 3/14/08
HW: Lab report