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 ===Assumption=== ===Assumption===
-We assumed the mass was constant, and this allows for uniform cirrcular motion in the x-z plane. If the mass were not constant then we wouldn't be able to predict its motion.+We assumed the mass was constant, and this allows for uniform circular motion in the x-z plane. If the mass were not constant then the path of the particle could look much different as the radius of curvature of the particle at any instance in time/space could change.
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 However, because of the constant ˆy component of the velocity, this circle is actually a helix. Two perspectives show the motion below. However, because of the constant ˆy component of the velocity, this circle is actually a helix. Two perspectives show the motion below.
  
 [{{ 184_notes:10_helical_motion.png?600 |Motion of the Moving Charge}}] [{{ 184_notes:10_helical_motion.png?600 |Motion of the Moving Charge}}]
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