a) A cosmic-ray proton in interstellar space has an energy of 20.5 MeV and executes a circular orbit having a radius equ
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:24 am
a) A cosmic-ray proton in interstellar space has an energy of20.5 MeV and executes a circular orbit having a radius equal tothat of Venus' orbit around the Sun (1.08 ✕ 10^11 m). What is themagnetic field (in T) in that region of space?
b)What If? The cosmic ray proton enters our solar system wherethe interplanetary magnetic field has a magnitude of 5.00 nT and isperpendicular to the velocity of the proton. What is the radius (inm) of the proton's circular orbit in this field?
b)What If? The cosmic ray proton enters our solar system wherethe interplanetary magnetic field has a magnitude of 5.00 nT and isperpendicular to the velocity of the proton. What is the radius (inm) of the proton's circular orbit in this field?