Question

What effect does the magnetic field have on the speed of the proton? does the proton move faster in one region than the other? why or why not?

Answer 1

1. A proton's magnetic moment arises from a fundamental quantum property called spin, which causes the proton to behave as a tiny bar magnet with a north and a south pole. When placed in an external magnetic field, the proton's spin can either align with the field or flip to orient itself against the field

2. The force can change the direction (velocity) of the proton but not its speed (magnitude).