At the equator, near the surface of the Earth, the magnetic field is approximately 50 ??...

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At the equator, near the surface of the Earth, the magneticfield is approximately 50 ?? northward, and the electric field isabout 100 N/C downward in fair weather. Find the magnitude anddirection of gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces on anproton in this environment, assuming the proton has aninstantaneous velocity of 5?106m/s directed to the west.

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Mass of the proton m 167 x 1027 kg a Magnitude of the gravitational force F mg F 167 x 1027 x 981 164 x 1026 N Direction of the gravitational force is in the downward direction    See Answer
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