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An electron moving in a circular orbit of radius r makes n rotations per second. The magnetic field produced at the center has magnitude:
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Options:
  • A μ0ne2πr
  • B Zero
  • C μ0n2er
  • D μ0ne2r
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The correct answer is: μ0ne2r

If an electron is doing n revolutions per second then we can say the current is,
i=qT=eT  we know that T=1n.
i=eT=ne

Now, magnetic field at the center of a circular loop is
B=μ0i2r=μ0ne2r

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