Physics 1215 Reading Questions
Assignment #8

Chapter 20.0 - 20.9

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Answer the Reading Questions below. Please answer each question.

1. Compare the direction of the magnetic force on a particle to the direction of its velocity and the direction of the magnetic field.

2. What shape of a trajectory will a charged particle follow in a uniform magnetic field?

3. In a uniform magnetic field, how does the momentum of a charge particle relate to the radius of curvature?

4. How can a velocity selector pick out a particle with a certain velocity?

5. Will a loop of wire with a current running through it always feel a torque in a uniform magnetic field? Why or why not?

6. Define the magnetic moment.

7. What is the SI unit for magnetic field?

8. What can be learned from the Hall effect?

9. How can a magnetic field be created?

10. What is the shape of the magnetic field due to a long straight wire?

Final Question: (This question must be answered to receive any credit). What is one thing from the chapter that you didn't understand or need clarified?

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