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Area 2: Quanta and Waves

Quick questions on Particles from space: cosmic rays, the solar wind and aurorae - SQA Advanced Higher Physics

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State the relationship for the force on a charge qq moving at speed vv perpendicular to a field BB. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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State why a magnetic force cannot change the speed of a charged particle. [1 mark]
What is q3?
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State where on the Earth aurorae are most commonly seen and why. [1 mark]

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