Electron in Magnetic Field Simulation

Electron in Uniform Magnetic Field

Magnetic Field Controls

6.5 G
4.8 ×10⁶ m/s

Simulation Controls

1x

Physics Explanation

An electron moving perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field experiences a force (F = evB) that is always perpendicular to its velocity, causing circular motion.

The radius of the circular path is given by: r = mv/(eB)

Current radius: 4.2 cm

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