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A velocity selector in a mass spectrometer uses an electric field of 4.4 x 105 V/m. What magnetic field strength (in Tesla) is needed to sel
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Answer:
B = 9.16 10⁻² T
Explanation:
The speed selector is a configuration where the electric and magnetic force has the opposite direction, which for a specific speed cancel
q v B = q E
v = E / B
B = E / v
Let’s calculate
B = 4.4 10⁵ / 4.8 10⁶
B = 9.16 10⁻² T