Physics A-Level
Independence of selected speed from charge and mass
What Independence of selected speed from charge and mass means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Independence of selected speed from charge and mass
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Reference: OCR
The selected speed is independent of charge and mass, which is why the device can pick a chosen velocity from a mixed beam.
Topics that use Independence of selected speed from charge and mass
- Motion of charged particles (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Centripetal force
- Constant speed under a perpendicular force
- Velocity selection
- Crossed electric and magnetic fields
- Force balance on a moving charge
- Radius of a charged particle orbit
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