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Radio astronomers detect electromagnetic radiation at 42.0 MHz from an interstellar gas cloud. They suspect this...

Radio astronomers detect electromagnetic radiation at 42.0 MHz from an interstellar gas cloud. They suspect this radiation is emitted by electrons spiraling in a magnetic field.

Part A

What is the magnetic field strength inside the gas cloud?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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The cyclotron frequency = q*B/(2πm)

so B = 2πm*f/q

= 2π*9.11x10^-31*42x10^6/1.60x10^-19

= 1.502x 10^-3 T

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