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 Chapter 19
Motion in electric and magnetic fields
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will learn how to:
âdescribe the motion of a charged particle in a uniform electric field
âappreciate the similarity of motion in a uniform electric field with motion in uniform gravitational field
âsolve problems on motion in uniform electric fields
âdescribe the motion of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field
âsolve problems on motion of charged particles in uniform magnetic fields
âunderstand motion of a charged particle in electric and magnetic fields that are perpendicular to each other.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
What is the path of a charged particle in uniform electric or magnetic fields?