Did you know physicists can identify new particles by observing the path they take in a particle accelerator? Scholars explore the variables that determine the direction and radius of the circular path different particles take. They control the type of particle, speed, magnetic field, and the orientation of the magnetic field.

Concepts

particles, magnetic force, centripetal acceleration

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Research which particles scientists have discovered through this process

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
• Assumes prior knowledge of radii, particle accelerators, momentum, speed, and force vector diagrams

Pros

• Provides challenge questions for those working above level
• Includes multiple graphs displaying the data for each trial

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4