| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.1.SL.TZ1.21 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 21 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
An electron travelling at speed v perpendicular to a magnetic field of strength B experiences a force F.
What is the force acting on an alpha particle travelling at 2v parallel to a magnetic field of strength 2B?
A. 0
B. 2F
C. 4F
D. 8F
Markscheme
A
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