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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

7.1Charged Particles

Charged Particles in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 6.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.1Understand and apply: charged particles: e, e/m and thermionic emission.
  2. 7.1.2Understand and apply: force on moving charges, circular paths and velocity selection.

Lessons

  • Charged particles: thermionic emission, e/m and Millikan's experiment

    50 min

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  • Force on moving charges in magnetic fields

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Sample question

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Charged Particles: sample question

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An electron moves to the right, across the page, in a uniform magnetic field directed into the page. In which direction is the magnetic force on it as it enters the field?

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