Determine the maximum kinetic energy a deuteron (charge

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

Determine the maximum kinetic energy a deuteron (charge +e+e, mass 3.34×10−27 kg3.34\times10^{-27}\,\text{kg}) can acquire in a cyclotron of radius 0.50 m0.50\,\text{m} when the magnetic field is 1.8 T1.8\,\text{T}. Express your answer in MeV. \newline (Use e=1.6×10−19 Ce = 1.6\times10^{-19}\,\text{C} and 1 eV=1.6×10−19 J1\,\text{eV} = 1.6\times10^{-19}\,\text{J}.) (a) 9.7 MeV9.7\,\text{MeV} (b) 19 MeV19\,\text{MeV} (c) 38.8 MeV38.8\,\text{MeV} (d) 77.6 MeV77.6\,\text{MeV}

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