In the operating room, anesthesiologists use mass spectrometers to monitor the r

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In the operating room, anesthesiologists use mass spectrometers to monitor the respiratory gases of patients undergoing surgery. One gas that is often monitored is the anesthetic isoflurane (molecular mass = 3.06

In the operating room, anesthesiologists use mass spectrometers to monitor the respiratory gases of patients undergoing surgery. One gas that is often monitored is the anesthetic isoflurane (molecular mass = 3.06 times 10-25 kg). In a spectrometer, a single ionized molecule of isoflurane (charge = + e) moves at a speed of 6.63 times 103 m/s on a circular path that has a radius of 0.195 m. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field that the spectrometer uses?

Explanation / Answer

r = m*v/(B*q)

==> B = m*v/(r*q) = 3.06*10^-25*6.63*10^3/(0.195*1.6*10^-19) = 0.065 T

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