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An electron that has velocity v = (2.0 x 106 m/s)i + (3.0 x 106 m/s) j moves through the uniform magnetic field B = (0.030 T)i - (0.15 T)j.

a) Find the force on the electron.
b) Repeat your calculation for a proton having the same velocity.

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