Interactive Simulation

Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field

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Description
This is a simulation of a charged particle being shot into a magnetic field. It can be used to explore relationships between mass, charge, velocity, magnetic field strength, and the resulting radius of the particle's path within the field. Use the sliders to adjust the particle mass, charge, and initial velocity, as well as the magnetic field strength.