Q. An electron moving around the nucleus with an angular momentum $l$ has a magnetic moment
A) $\frac{e}{m}l$
B) $\frac{e}{2m}l$
C) $\frac{2e}{m}l$
D) $\frac{e}{2\pi m}l$
Explanation
(b) $\frac{\mu}{L} = \frac{1}{2}\frac{e}{m}$
$\mu = \frac{1}{2}\frac{eL}{m} = \frac{eL}{2m}$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.