Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 2-31

Oscillations — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · charged-particle-helix-x-component

Problem

In Example 2.10, the initial velocity of the incoming charged particle had no component along the xx-axis. Show that, even if it had an xx component, the subsequent motion of the particle would be the same—that only the radius of the helix would be altered.

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