An electron moves through a uniform magnetic field B=B0 i+2B0 j T. At a particular instant of time, the velocity of electron is u=3 i+5 j m/s. If the magnetic force acting on electron is F=5e k N, where e is the charge of electron, then the value of B0 is T.
Answer
5
Solution
F=q ( u B ) with q=e
u B=(3 i+5 j) (B0 i+2B0 j)
=6B0 k-5B0 k=B0 k
i i= j j=0, i j= k, j i=- k
5e k=eB0 k
B0=5 T
Answer: 5