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A light beam is described by E=800sinωt-xc. An electron is allowed to move normal to the propagation of light beam with a speed of 3×107 m s-1. What is the maximum magnetic force exerted on the electron?
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Options:
  • A 1.28×10-21 N
  • B 12.8×10-18 N
  • C 1.28×10-18 N
  • D 12.8×10-17 N
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 12.8×10-18 N

E0=800 V

B0=E0c=8003×108

Fm=qvB0=1.6×10-19×3×107×8003×108

=12.8×10-18 N

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