A Uniform Magnetic Field of 0

question 20

Multiple Choice

A uniform magnetic field of 0.50 T is directed along the positive x axis.A proton moving with a speed of 60 km/s enters this field.The helical path followed by the proton shown has a pitch of 5.0 mm.Determine the angle between the magnetic field and the velocity of the proton.

• A)39°
• B)51°
• C)44°
• D)34°
• E)71°

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