Calculating Proton Speed
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Question: At a certain location, the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is 4.6E-5 T, due north. A proton moves eastward with just the right speed, so the magnetic force on it balances the weight. Find the speed of the proton.
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This solution includes the equation needed to obtain the answer for calculating speed as it pertains to the concept of magnetism for this problem. The equation is gone through step-by-step, all the way to and including the final answer, in a very easy to follow manner.
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In equilibrium, weight of the proton (downward)=magnetic force(upward)
Therefore:
m*g = ...
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