Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Concept of a magnetic field

Concept of a magnetic field — practice question

A person is about to be examined with a magnetic resonance (MR) scanner.
(a)[4]

This method uses two magnetic fields that are superimposed. Describe what each of these magnetic fields does.

(b(i))[1]

The frequency $f$ of the electromagnetic waves emitted by protons during relaxation in an MR scanner is given by the equation $f = 2cB$. Calculate the difference in magnetic flux density for matching points in neighbouring sections.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the change in emitted frequency.

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