A particle of charge q and mass m moves in a circular orbit of radius r with angular speed ω. The ratio of the magnitude of its magnetic moment to that of its angular momentum depends on
A
ω and q
B
ω, q and m
C
q and m
D
ω and m
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)
The angular momentum L of the particle is given by L=mr2w where w=2πn. ∴ Frequency n=2πw; Further i=q×n=2πwq Magnetic Moment, M=iA=2πwq×πr2; ∴M=2wqr2 So, LM=2mr2wwqr2=2mq
Thus the required ratio depends upon both q and m.