Magnetic
Field Ve
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Direction of Magnetic Force
The right hand rule:
With a flat
right
hand,
point
thumb
in direction
of velocity v,
fingers
in
direction of
B
field. The
flat
hand
pushes in the
direction of
force F
.
The force is greatest when the velocity
v
is
perpendicular to the B field. The deflection
decreases to zero for parallel motion.
The force is greatest when the velocity
v
is
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Newton1
Coulomb·1
·
B
meter second
B = 1Tesla
Magnetic Force on Moving Charge
Imagine a tube that
projects charge +q
with velocity v into
perpendicular B field.
Magnetic force F on charge moving in B field.
Experiment shows:
Each of the following results in a greater magnetic
force F
: an increase in
velocity
v, an increase in
charge
q, and a larger
magnetic field B
.
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Greatest
force
when
moving
perpendicular
to field.
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No
force
when
+
q
+
q
sin
Definition of B-field
Experimental observations show the following:
By choosing appropriate units for the constant of proportionality, we can now define the B-field as:
A magnetic field intensity of one tesla (T) exists in a region of space where a charge of one coulomb (C) moving at 1 m/s perpendicular to the B-field will
experience a force of one newton (N).
A magnetic field intensity of one tesla (T) exists in a region of space where a charge of one coulomb (C)
moving at 1 m/s perpendicular to the B-field will experience a force of one newton (N).
sin or
constant
sin
F
F
qv
qv
q
q
Example 1. A
2-nC
charge is projected with velocity
5 x 10
4m/s
at an angle of
30
0with a
3 mT
magnetic field as shown.
What is the magnitude and direction of the resulting force?
v sin f 300
v
B
v
F
Draw a rough sketch. q = 2 x 10-9 C
v = 5 x 104 m/s
B = 3 x 10-3 T
q = 300
Using right-hand rule, the force is seen to be upward.
Resultant Magnetic Force: F = 1.50 x 10-7 N, upward
Resultant Magnetic Force: F = 1.50 x 10-7 N, upward
B
-9 4 -3 0
sin
(2 x 10 C)(5 x 10 m/s)(3 x 10 T)sin 30
Forces on Negative Charges
Forces on negative charges are opposite to those on positive charges. The force on the negative charge requires a left-hand rule to show downward force F.
Forces on negative charges are opposite to those on positive charges. The force on the negative charge requires a left-hand rule to show downward force F.
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N
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B
v
F
Right-hand rule for
positive q
F
B
v
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regardless of
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is always
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Crossed E and B Fields
The motion of charged particles, such as electrons, can be controlled by combined electric and magnetic fields.
The motion of charged particles, such as electrons, can be controlled by combined electric and magnetic fields.
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x +
-e
-v
Note: FE on electron is upward and
opposite E-field.
But, FB on electron is
down (left-hand rule). Zero deflection
when FB = FE
B
v
F
EE e
-
-B
v
F
B-The Velocity Selector
This device uses crossed fields to select only those velocities for which FB = FE. (Verify directions for +q)
This device uses crossed fields to select only those velocities for which FB = FE. (Verify directions for +q)
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x +
-+q
v Source
of +q
Velocity selector When FB = FE :
By adjusting the E and/or B-fields, a person can select only those ions with the desired velocity.
By adjusting the E and/or B-fields, a person can select only those ions with the desired velocity.
qvB qE
E
v
B
Example 2. A lithium ion,
q
= +1.6 x 10
-16C
, is projected
through a velocity selector where
B = 20 mT
. The E-field is
adjusted to select a velocity of
1.5 x 10
6m/s
.
What is the electric field E?
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x +
-+q
v Source
of +q
V
E = vB
E = (1.5 x 106 m/s)(20 x 10-3 T);
E = 3.00 x 104 V/m
E = 3.00 x 104 V/m
E
v
B
Circular Motion in B-field
The magnetic force F on a moving charge is always perpendicular to its velocity v. Thus, a charge moving in a B-field will experience a centripetal force.
The magnetic force F on a moving charge is always perpendicular to its velocity v. Thus, a charge moving in a B-field will experience a centripetal force.
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+ +
+ Centripetal Fc = FB
R
Fc
The radius of path is:
The radius of path is:
2
;
;
C B
mv
F
F
qvB
R
2mv
qvB
R
C BF
F
mv
R
qB
Mass Spectrometer
+q
R
+
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Ions passed through a velocity selector at
known velocity emerge into a magnetic field as shown. The radius is:
The mass is found by measuring the radius R:
Example 3. A Neon ion,
q = 1.6 x 10
-19C
, follows a path of
radius
7.28 cm
. Upper and lower
B = 0.5 T
and
E = 1000 V/m
.
What is its mass?
v = 2000 m/s
m = 2.91 x 10-24 kg
m = 2.91 x 10-24 kg
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R
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R
qB
m
qBR
v
1000 V/m
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v
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I can . . .
• describe the magnitude and direction of the force on a charge moving through a magnetic field.
• describe the magnitude and direction of the force on a wire with current moving through a magnetic field.
• relate the strength of the magnetic field around a wire to the distance from the wire.