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What are the two types of motions of electrons that give rise to their magnetic moments?
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Options:
  • A Orbital motion only
  • B Spin motion only
  • C Both orbital and spin motions
  • D Linear motion
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The correct answer is: Both orbital and spin motions
The magnetic moments of electrons originate from both their orbital motion around the nucleus and their spin around their own axis.

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