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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Magnetism and Matter

Question:

In an atom, an electron with charge 'e' and mass m is revolving around the nucleus in a specific orbit with angular momentum (\(\vec{L}\)) and the equivalent magnetic dipole moment (μ) of that atom is:\(\vec{μ}=-\frac{e}{2m}\vec{L}\), where \(\frac{e}{2m}\) will be:

Options:

Bohr's Magneton

Gyromagnetic Ratio

Specific charge of electron 

Orbital Magnetic moment 

Correct Answer:

Gyromagnetic Ratio

Explanation:
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