Questions from Modern Physics


Q: A charged particle is fired into a cubical region of space where

A charged particle is fired into a cubical region of space where there is a uniform magnetic field. Outside this region, there is no magnetic field. Is it possible that the particle will remain inside...

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Q: The tightly wound toroidal solenoid is one of the few configurations for

The tightly wound toroidal solenoid is one of the few configurations for which it is easy to calculate self-inductance. What features of the toroidal solenoid give it this simplicity?

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Q: If the magnetic force does no work on a charged particle,

If the magnetic force does no work on a charged particle, how can it have any effect on the particle’s motion? Are there other examples of forces that do no work but have a significant effect on a par...

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Q: A charged particle moves through a region of space with constant velocity

A charged particle moves through a region of space with constant velocity (magnitude and direction). If the external magnetic field is zero in this region, can you conclude that the external electric...

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Q: Two concentric, coplanar, circular loops of wire of different diameter

Two concentric, coplanar, circular loops of wire of different diameter carry currents in the same direction. Describe the nature of the force exerted on the inner loop by the outer loop and on the out...

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Q: A light bulb is connected in the circuit shown in Fig.

A light bulb is connected in the circuit shown in Fig. Q26.9. If we close the switch S, does the bulb’s brightness increase, decrease, or remain the same? Explain why. Fig. Q26.9:...

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Q: Two long, straight wires, one above the other, are

Two long, straight wires, one above the other, are separated by a distance 2a and are parallel to the x-axis. Let the +y-axis be in the plane of the wires in the direction from the lower wire to the u...

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Q: A loose, floppy loop of wire is carrying current I.

A loose, floppy loop of wire is carrying current I. The loop of wire is placed on a horizontal table in a uniform magnetic field

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Q: Magnetic field lines never have a beginning or an end. Use

Magnetic field lines never have a beginning or an end. Use this to explain why it is reasonable for the field of an ideal toroidal solenoid to be confined entirely to its interior, while a straight so...

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Q: A topic of current interest in physics research is the search (

A topic of current interest in physics research is the search (thus far unsuccessful) for an isolated magnetic pole, or magnetic monopole. If such an entity were found, how could it be recognized? Wha...

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