Question
Question: a tightly wound, long solenoid carries a current of 2A. An electron is found to execute...
a tightly wound, long solenoid carries a current of 2A. An electron is found to execute
1422 turns m^-1
Solution
The provided question "a tightly wound, long solenoid carries a current of 2A. An electron is found to execute" is incomplete. Based on the context of the similar question provided, it is assumed that the question is asking to find the number of turns per meter in the solenoid, given that the electron executes a uniform circular motion with a frequency of 1.00×108revs−1.
Explanation of the solution:
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Magnetic Field inside a Solenoid: The magnetic field B inside a long, tightly wound solenoid is given by the formula B=μ0nI, where μ0 is the permeability of free space, n is the number of turns per unit length (turns per meter), and I is the current flowing through the solenoid.
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Electron's Motion in Magnetic Field: When an electron (charge q, mass m) executes uniform circular motion in a magnetic field, it implies that its velocity is perpendicular to the magnetic field. In this case, the magnetic force FB=qvB provides the necessary centripetal force Fc=rmv2, where v is the speed of the electron and r is the radius of its circular path.
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Cyclotron Frequency: Equating the magnetic force and centripetal force: qvB=rmv2 qB=rmv The frequency of revolution f is related to the speed and radius by v=2πrf, which means rv=2πf. Substituting this into the equation: qB=m(2πf) So, the magnetic field can also be expressed as B=q2πmf.
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Equating and Solving for n: Now, we equate the two expressions for the magnetic field B: μ0nI=q2πmf Solving for n: n=μ0qI2πmf
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Substitution of Values: Given: Current, I=2.00 A Frequency, f=1.00×108 rev s−1 Mass of electron, m=9.1×10−31 kg Charge of electron, q=1.6×10−19 C Permeability of free space, μ0=4π×10−7 T m A−1
n=(4π×10−7 T m A−1)×(1.6×10−19 C)×(2.00 A)2π×(9.1×10−31 kg)×(1.00×108 s−1) n=4×10−7×1.6×10−19×22×9.1×10−31×108 n=6.4×10−269.1×10−23 n=1.421875×103 n≈1422 turns m−1
Answer:
Assuming the question asks for the number of turns per meter, the number of turns per meter in the solenoid is approximately 1422 turns m−1.