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: The [[SI Unit]]s for '''specific charge''' are the [[Coulomb]] per [[kilogram]] (Ckg<sup>-1</sup>). | : The [[SI Unit]]s for '''specific charge''' are the [[Coulomb]] per [[kilogram]] (Ckg<sup>-1</sup>). | ||
| − | : The '''specific charge''' of a [[particle]] is a useful quantity when using a [[Mass Spectrometer|mass spectrometer]] or [[Cloud Chamber|cloud chamber]] as it determines the rate of curvature of a [[particle]] with a given [[velocity]] through a known [[Magnetic | + | : The '''specific charge''' of a [[particle]] is a useful quantity when using a [[Mass Spectrometer|mass spectrometer]] or [[Cloud Chamber|cloud chamber]] as it determines the rate of curvature of a [[particle]] with a given [[velocity]] through a known [[Magnetic Flux Density|magnetic flux density]]. |
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Revision as of 12:13, 28 July 2019
Contents
Key Stage 5
Meaning
Specific charge is the ratio of the charge of a particle to its mass shown in the equation \(S.C. = \frac{Q}{m}\) where 'Q' is the charge of the particle and 'm' is the mass of the particle.
About Specific Charge
- The SI Units for specific charge are the Coulomb per kilogram (Ckg-1).
- The specific charge of a particle is a useful quantity when using a mass spectrometer or cloud chamber as it determines the rate of curvature of a particle with a given velocity through a known magnetic flux density.
Equation
\(S.C. = \frac{Q}{m}\)
Where
\(S.C. =\) The specific charge of a particle.
\(Q =\) The charge of the particle.
\(m =\) The mass of the particle.