Practicing Success
Assertion (A): The magnetic moment of an atom is due to both, the orbital and the spin motion of every electron. Reason(R): A charged particle produces a magnetic field. |
Both A and R are correct and R is a correct explanation of A Both A and R are correct and R is NOT a correct explanation of A A is true but R is false Both A and R are false |
A is true but R is false |
In an atom, the electrons revolve around the nucleus and can be considered as small current loops. Along with orbital motion, an electron also has a spin motion. So, the total magnetic moment of an electron is a vector sum of its magnetic moments due to orbital and spin motions of the electron. A charged particle in motion produces a magnetic field. |