A particular type of fundamental particle decays by transforming into an electron e- and a positron e . Suppose the decaying particle is at rest in a uniform magnetic field B of magnitude 3.64 mT and the e- and e move away from the decay point in the paths lying in a plane perpendicular to B. How long after the decay do the e- and e collide

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Explanation:

Lorenz force exerted on electron by magnetic field is

F=e*v*H, where e=1.602E-19 C, H=3.64E-3 T, v is speed of electron;

? meanwhile Lorenz force is centripetal force F=m*v^2/r, where mass of electron m=9.11E-31 kg, r is radius of the path of electron;

? therefore F=F; e*v*H = m*v^2/r; eH=m*(v/r), hence

v/r = eH/m =w is angular speed of electron, hence

T=2pi/w =2pi*m/(eH) is period of rotation of electron;

e- and e+ starting at the same point are moving in the same circular path and in opposite directions, and should meet in T/2 time;

T/2 = pi*m/(eH) = pi*9.11E-31 /(1.602E-19 *3.48E-3) =5.13E-9 s;

the answer is

answer is: nuclear fusion produces elements that are heavier than helium.

nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.  

for example, fusion of hydrogen atoms at the sun.  

this fusion nuclear reaction is in the inner core of the sun and hydrogen (atomic number 1) is conveted into helium (atomic number 2).  

the inner core is the central region of the sun and all solar energy is produced in the core by nuclear fusion.