Magnitude of the earths magnetic field


High above the surface of the Earth, charged particles (such as electrons and protons) can become trapped in the Earth's magnetic field in regions known as Van Allen belts. A typical electron in a Van Allen belt has an energy of 55 keV and travels in a roughly circular orbit with an average radius of 280 m. What is the magnitude of the Earth's magnetic field where such an electron orbits?

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