Question
An electron of 45 eV energy is revolving in a circular path in a magnetic field of intensity 9 x 10–5 Wb m–2. Determine (i) the speed of the electron (ii) radius of the circular path.
Solution
Energy of electron, E= 45 eV
That is,
which, is the required speed of electron.
ii) Now, since its a circular path the magnetic force is equal to the centripetal force.
Therefore,![]()
is the required radius of the circular path.
That is,
which, is the required speed of electron.
ii) Now, since its a circular path the magnetic force is equal to the centripetal force.
Therefore,
is the required radius of the circular path.