An electron moves in a region where the magnetic field is uniform, has a magnitude of 60 ?T, and points in the positive x direction. At t = 0 the electron has a velocity that has an x component of 30 km/s, a y component of 40 km/s, and a z component of zero. What is the pitch of the resulting helical path?

a. 13 mm
b. 32 mm
c. 24 mm
d. 18 mm
e. 3.8 mm


d

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The lengthening of the wavelength of a photon as it escapes from a gravitational field is known as__________

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