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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.SL.TZ1.21
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 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

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism » 5.4 – Magnetic effects of electric currents
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