Question

explain how does an atom behave as magnetic dipole
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Answer 1

In an atom, electron revolves around the nucleus in a closed orbit. Since electron is a charged particle, so its orbit around the nucleus is equivalent to a current loop . When electron revolves in anticlockwise direction, the current is clockwise . Thus an atom behaves like a magnetic dipole.

Answer 2

Answer:

In an atom, electron revolves around the nucleus in a closed orbit. Since electron is a charged particle, so its orbit around the nucleus is equivalent to a current loop. When electron revolves in anticlockwise direction, the current is clockwise. ... Thus an atom behaves like a magnetic dipole.