Question
A beam of protons with a velocity 4 x 105 m/s enters a uniform magnetic field of 0.3 T at an angle 60° to the magnetic field. Find the radius of the helical path taken by the proton beam. Also find the pitch of the helix mp = 1.67 x 10–27 kg.
Solution
Given, the velocity of protons, v = 4 x 105 m/s
Uniform magnetuc field, B = 0.3 T
Angle made by particle with magnetic field = 60o
The magnetic force will act like centripetal force.
Therefore,
Using the formula,
Uniform magnetuc field, B = 0.3 T
Angle made by particle with magnetic field = 60o
The magnetic force will act like centripetal force.
Therefore,
Using the formula,
Pitch is the distance moved along the magnetic field in one rotation.
Therefore,
Therefore,