Short answer·Standard multi-step (3/5)·Calculator allowed
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1/5 - Foundational
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2/5 - Routine exam skill
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3/5 - Standard multi-step
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4/5 - Hard exam skill
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5/5 - Challenge
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Question
A beam of positive ions passes undeflected through crossed fields. The electric field is and the magnetic field is .
Total: 3 marks
(a) Find the speed of ions that pass undeflected. (2 marks)
(b) If an ion has lower speed, which force is larger in magnitude? (1 mark)
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