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Force on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field
Question

In the figure, a positively charged small sphere of mass m and the charge q starts sliding from rest on a vertical fixed circular smooth track of radius R from the position A shown. There exist a uniform magnetic field of B. Find the maximum force exerted by track on the sphere during its motion.

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Solution

Maximum force will be at lowest point.

Magnetic force will not do any work.

Velocity at lowest point: v=2gR

NmgqvB=mac    N=mg+mv2R  +qBv   N=3mg  +  qB  2gR

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