A Proton Is to Orbit Earth at the Equator Using

question 116

Multiple Choice

A proton is to orbit Earth at the equator using Earth's magnetic field to supply part of the necessary centripetal force. In what direction should the proton move?

• A) southward
• B) eastward
• C) westward
• D) upward
• E) northward

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Definitions:

1-butanamine

A chemical compound, also known as butylamine, which is an amine with the formula CH3(CH2)3NH2, used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

IUPAC Name

The systematic name given to a chemical substance, based on a set of standard rules by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Amine

An organic compound derived from ammonia; characterized by the presence of a nitrogen atom bonded to carbon atoms.

Boiling Point

The specific temperature at which a liquid changes to gas at a given pressure, indicative of a substance's volatility.