Electromagnetism - Particle Trajectory



The figure above shows the trajectory of a particle that is deflected as it moves through the uniform electric field between parallel plates. There is potential difference V and distance d between the plates, and they have length L. The particle (mass m, charge q) has non relativistic speed v before it enters the field, and its direction at this time is perpendicular to the field. For small deflections, which of the following expressions is the best approximation to the deflection angle θ?

A. Arctan ( (L/d)(Vq/mv2) )
B. Arctan ( (L/d)(Vq/mv2))
C. Arctan ( (L/d)2 (Vq/mv2) )
D. Arctan ( (L/d)(2Vq/mv2)½ )
E. Arctan ( (L/d)½(2Vq/mv2) )
(GR9677 #71)
Solution:

tan θ vvat / 
 L/t → t = L/v
F  =  ma = qE = qV → a = qV md

tan θ at / =  (qV md) (L/v) / = (qVL /mdv2)
→  θ = arctan (qVL /mdv2) = arctan ( (L/d)(Vq/mv2) )

Answer: A

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