Single Choice

A current carrying small loop behaves like a small magnet. If $$A$$ be its area and $$M$$ its magnetic moment, the current in the loop will be

A$$M/A$$
Correct Answer
B$$A/M$$
C$$MA$$
D$$Am^{2}$$

Solution

Magnetic moment is defined as $$M = iA$$ $$\Rightarrow i = \dfrac {M}{A}$$.


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