Find Speed of Particles in B-Field

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In summary, the conversation discusses finding the speed of particles entering a B-field and the correct calculation to use. The correct calculation is determined to be v = \sqrt{ \frac{2 \ . \ 1,602 . 10^{-14} } {10 ^{-27} } }, with the only mistake being the incorrect mass of a proton.
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given is:
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6684/oplosqa0.jpg

So if you have a question with a B-field you need any speed given from the particles who entering in this field.
Who can I find this speed? Thanks.
 
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Bert said:
given is:
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6684/oplosqa0.jpg

So if you have a question with a B-field you need any speed given from the particles who entering in this field.
Who can I find this speed? Thanks.

Get the speed from the kinetic energy 100keV.
 
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I try this but I fail so:

[tex]\frac{1}{2}m . v^2=U[/tex]
then we have
[tex]1,602 \ . \ 10^{-19} \ . \ 1 . \ 10^5=1,602 \ . \ 10^{-14}= \frac{1}{2} 10^{-27}.v^2 [/tex]

so [tex]v[/tex] must be [tex]\sqrt{ \frac{2 \ . \ 1,602 . 10^{-14} } {10 ^{-27} } }[/tex]

is this correct?
 
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Bert said:
I try this but I fail so:

[tex]\frac{1}{2}m . v^2=U[/tex]
then we have
[tex]1,602 \ . \ 10^{-19} \ . \ 1 . \ 10^5=1,602 \ . \ 10^{-14}= \frac{1}{2} 10^{-27}.v^2 [/tex]

so [tex]v[/tex] must be [tex]\sqrt{ \frac{2 \ . \ 1,602 . 10^{-14} } {10 ^{-27} } }[/tex]

is this correct?

mass of a proton = [tex]1.67*10^{-27}kg[/tex]. Other than that everything looks good.
 
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The equation for finding the speed of particles in a magnetic field is v = qB/m, where v is the speed, q is the charge of the particle, B is the strength of the magnetic field, and m is the mass of the particle.

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The direction of the particle's velocity in a magnetic field can be determined using the right-hand rule. If you point your thumb in the direction of the particle's velocity, and your fingers in the direction of the magnetic field, the direction your palm faces will be the direction of the particle's velocity.

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