Post Utme Wellspring University 2024 Physics Question 17

Practice objective / multiple choice question 17 from the 2024 Post Utme Wellspring University Physics examination.

Post Utme Wellspring University 2024 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 17 POST_UTME_WELLSPRING_UNIVERSITY • 2024 • PHYSICS • objective
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A particle of mass $m$ is moving in a circular orbit of radius $r$ with a speed $v$. The magnetic field $B$ is perp\endicular to the plane of the orbit. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field $B$ required to keep the particle in a stable orbit?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. \( \frac{mv}{qr} \)
B. \( \frac{mv^2}{qr} \)
C. \( \frac{m^2v}{qr^2} \)
D. \( \frac{m^2v^2}{qr^2} \)
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
\( \frac{mv}{qr} \)

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This is Post Utme Wellspring University 2024 Physics Question 17. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Post Utme Wellspring University Physics examination.

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