m (a) A cosmic ray proton moving toward the Earth at 5.107 experiences a magnetic force of S 1.73-10-16 N. What is the strength of the magnetic field if there is a 43.5 angle between it and the proton's velocity? B= T (b) Is the value obtained in part (a) consistent with the known strength of the Earth's magnetic field on its surface (around 10-5 T)? Discuss.

m (a) A cosmic ray proton moving toward the Earth at 5.107 experiences a magnetic force of S 1.73-10-16 N. What is the strength of the magnetic field if there is a 43.5 angle between it and the proton's velocity? B= T (b) Is the value obtained in part (a) consistent with the known strength of the Earth's magnetic field on its surface (around 10-5 T)? Discuss.

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Chapter22: Magnetism

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