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Grade 12th passMechanics

discuss the design of velocity selector for a charged particle.

Profile image of pragati dewalkar
6 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Vikas TU
6 Years ago
Dear student 
In a velocity selector, charged particles must move at a speed of v=E/B in order to pass through the equipment. Hence, a velocity selector, as it’s name implies, allows charged particles with a certain velocity to pass through (hence, selecting particles of a certain velocity).
The velocity selector will have the following fields:
An uniform electric field, which is generated by a positively charged bottom plate and negatively charged top plate. This will cause an electric field to form between the plate, that is pointing in the upwards direction.
An uniform magnetic field throughout the space between the two charged plates. The uniform magnetic field can be directed inwards (into the paper) or outwards (out of the paper). In the figure above, the magnetic field is directed outwards.