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Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge 2007 ia Paper 4 10C iii Solution by
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Let . Since the field is constant, dotting the equation of motion with eliminates the magnetic term:This is a harmonic oscillator with frequency . Initially and , because the particle starts at rest. ThereforeThe magnetic force modifies the transverse motion but not this projection. The formula also holds trivially when .
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