Q110 / 125 · BITSAT 2019 · Physics

A proton is revolving on a circular path of radius 2 mm with frequency 10 Hz. Magnetic dipole moment associated with proton is

  • Correct answer
    A
    2×10-24 A-m2
  • B
    4×10-24 A-m2
  • C
    3×10-20 A-m2
  • D
    6×10-20 A-m2

Solution

Given, charge on proton, q=e
=1.6×10-19 C

Radius,   r=2 mm=2×10-3 cm

Frequency, f=10 Hz

Current associated by proton is given by

I=qt                       [T→ time period ]

=qf                            ∵T=1f

=1.6×10-19×10=1.6×10-18 A

∴ Magnetic dipole moment, M=IA

=I·πr2=1.6×10-18×3.14×2×10-32
=2×10-24 A-m2

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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