3. ssm At a certain location, the horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field is

2.5 x 10-5 T, due north. A proton moves eastward with just the right speed for the magnetic force on it to balance its weight. Find the speed of the proton.

 

Solve for v

 

 

 

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