In a Mass Spectrometer, a Single-Charged Particle (Charge E) Has

question 28

Multiple Choice

In a mass spectrometer, a single-charged particle (charge e) has a speed of 1.0 × 10⁶ m/s and enters a uniform magnetic field of 0.20 T. The radius of the circular orbit is 0.020 m. What is the mass of the particle?

• A)3.2 × 10^-28 kg
• B)6.4 × 10^-28 kg
• C)1.7 × 10^-27 kg
• D)4.5 × 10^-27 kg
• E)3.1 × 10^-31 kg

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