Electric potential difference to accelerate electron

In summary, the question asks for the electric potential difference needed to accelerate an electron, initially at rest, to the speed at which it will move in a circular path with radius 1cm in a region of uniform magnetic field of 1.0T perpendicular to its velocity. Using the equation F_B = qvB = mv^2/r, we can solve for the velocity as v = (qBr)/m. To relate this to potential difference, we use the equation qV = 0.5mv^2 and solve for the change in potential energy, resulting in \Delta V = (qB^2r^2)/2m.
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Homework Statement



What electric potential difference is required to accelerate and electron, initially at rest, to the speed at which it will move in a circular path with radius 1cm when the electron enters a region of uniform magnetic field of 1.0T, if the field is perpendicular to the electron's velocity? (Ignore gravity)

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The Attempt at a Solution



We know that,

[tex]F_{B} = qvB = \frac{mv^{2}}{r}[/tex]

So,

[tex]v = \frac{qBr}{m}[/tex]

The part I'm confused about is how to relate this knowledge the the potential difference?

Any suggestions?

EDIT: I figured it out.

[tex]\Delta V = \frac{qB^{2}r^{2}}{2m}[/tex]
 
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change in the potential energy is equal to gain in kinetic energy

qV = 0.5mv2
 

Related to Electric potential difference to accelerate electron

1. What is electric potential difference?

Electric potential difference is the difference in electric potential between two points in an electric field. It is a measure of the work needed to move a unit of electric charge from one point to another.

2. How is electric potential difference related to the acceleration of electrons?

Electric potential difference is directly related to the acceleration of electrons. As the potential difference increases, so does the acceleration of electrons. This is because the greater the potential difference, the greater the force acting on the electrons, causing them to accelerate.

3. How does electric potential difference affect the speed of electrons?

The electric potential difference directly affects the speed of electrons. As the potential difference increases, the speed of the electrons also increases. This is because the greater the potential difference, the greater the force acting on the electrons, causing them to accelerate and move faster.

4. What is the unit of measurement for electric potential difference?

The unit of measurement for electric potential difference is the volt (V). It is defined as one joule per coulomb, which represents the amount of energy required to move one coulomb of charge through a potential difference of one volt.

5. How is electric potential difference calculated?

Electric potential difference is calculated by dividing the work done by the charge moved. Mathematically, it can be represented as V = W/Q, where V is the potential difference in volts, W is the work done in joules, and Q is the charge moved in coulombs.

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