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Question 9

Solution

An electron in a cathode-ray tube is accelerated through a potential difference of 10 kV, then passes through the d = 2.5-cm-wide region of uniform magnetic field in the figure. (figure provided in the solution) 

 

Part A: What field strength will deflect the electron by θ = 8.0?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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