Circular Motion of Charges in Magnetic Fields definitions Flashcards

A force experienced by a moving charge in a magnetic field, always perpendicular to the velocity.

A method to determine the direction of magnetic force on a positive charge moving in a magnetic field.

The inward force required for an object to move in a circular path, provided by magnetic force in this context.

Acceleration directed towards the center of a circular path, calculated as v squared over r.

The distance from the center to the edge of the circular path of a charge in a magnetic field.

The product of mass and velocity, represented as mv, crucial in deriving the radius equation.

The spiral path of a charge moving at an angle to a magnetic field, combining circular and linear motion.

A magnetic field with constant magnitude and direction, affecting the motion of charges uniformly.

The unit of magnetic field strength, symbolized as T, used in calculating the force on a charge.

A trigonometric function used in calculating magnetic force, with theta as the angle between velocity and field.

A segment of a circle's circumference, used to describe the path of a charge in a magnetic field.

The change in position of a charge, tangential to the circular path in a magnetic field.

The unit of electric charge, symbolized as C, used to quantify the charge of particles like electrons.

The speed and direction of a moving charge, crucial in determining the radius of its circular path.

The maximum speed limit in the universe, used as a reference to check the reasonableness of calculated velocities.