A stationary particle of charge q = 2.6 10-8 C is placed in a laser beam

Question:

A stationary particle of charge q = 2.6 × 10-8 C is placed in a laser beam (an electromagnetic wave) whose intensity is 2.5 × 103 W/m2. Determine the magnitudes of the

(a) Electric and

(b) Magnetic forces exerted on the charge. If the charge is moving at a speed of 3.7 × 104 m/s perpendicular to the magnetic field of the electromagnetic wave, find the magnitudes of the

(d) Magnetic forces exerted on the particle.