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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 centre has a magnitude:

A

\frac{\mu_0 ne}{2\pi r}

B

Zero

C

\frac{n^2e}{r}

D

\frac{\mu_0 ne}{2r}

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Equivalent Current (II): An electron (charge ee) revolving in a circular orbit constitutes an electric current. By definition, current is the rate of flow of charge (I=q/tI = q/t) . If the electron makes nn rotations per second (frequency f=nf = n), the time period for one revolution is T=1/nT = 1/n. Thus, the equivalent current is: I=eT=enI = \frac{e}{T} = e \cdot n
  2. Magnetic Field at Center (BB): The magnitude of the magnetic field at the center of a circular current-carrying loop of radius rr is derived from the Biot-Savart law and is given by: B=μ0I2rB = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r} .
  3. Calculation: Substituting the expression for equivalent current (I=neI = ne) into the magnetic field formula: B=μ0(ne)2rB = \frac{\mu_0 (ne)}{2r}
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