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Chapter 8: Q5CQ (page 338)

The neutron comprises multiple charged quarks. Can a particle that is electrically neutral but really composed of charged constituents have a magnetic dipole moment? Explain your answer.

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Yes, an electrically neutral particle composed of charged constituents has a magnetic dipole moment.

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Explanation.

Each proton and each neutron contain three quarks. A quark is a fast-moving point of energy. There are several varieties of quarks. Protons and neutrons are composed of two types: up quarks and down quarks.

For instance, the net charge of the counter circulating oppositely charged particle is zero, but they constituent a current. Thus, individual charged particles could have charges added to zero.

02

Due to the spin.

The combinations of the different spins forming their total spin do not add to zero. Due to this spin, charged particles constitute magnetic dipole moments.

Conclusion: Yes, an electrically neutral particle composed of charged constituents has a magnetic dipole moment.

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