Cracking the SAT Physics Subject Test

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

  1. A particle of mass m and charge +q is projected with velocity v
    (in the plane of the page) into a uniform magnetic field B that points
    into the page. How will the particle move?


Here’s How to Crack It


Since v is perpendicular to B, the particle will feel a magnetic force of strength
qvB, which will be directed perpendicular to v (and to B) as shown.

Free download pdf