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An electron moves at 0.5 c (that is, 50% of the speed of light) in the negative y- direction (see 3D diagram z are all mutually perpendicular). There is a magnetic field of 2.5 mTin the z-direction. What is the force on the electron? (Give magnitude and direction!

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Given: Charge= -e , B(vector) = 2.5 mTin = 0.0025T and Velocity of charge(V) = (-0.5c)\widehat{j} = -1.5*108 m/s \widehat{j}.

\underset{F}{\rightarrow}=q(\underset{V}{\rightarrow}\times\underset{B}{\rightarrow}) = q*V*B\sin \theta    (Here \theta is 900)

\underset{F}{\rightarrow}=q(\underset{V}{\rightarrow}\times\underset{B}{\rightarrow}) = (-e)*(0.5c*0.0025)(-j\timesk) = 1.25\times10-3(e)*(c)\widehat{i} = 2.002625\times10(-14) N in positive X-direction.

Here F is force vector, e(electronic charge) = (1.60217662 × 10-19 coulombs) and velocity of light(c)= 3*108 m/s.

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