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Magnetism And Matter — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsMagnetism And Matter2 Marks
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Define the term magnetic moment.
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Answer

The magnetic moment of a magnet (or current loop) is defined as the maximum value of torque acting on a magnet when it is placed in a magnetic field of 1 T.

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