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The magnetic field at a point on the magnetic equator is found to be `3.1 xx 10^(-5) T`. Taking the earth's radius to be 6400 km, calculate the magneitc moment of the assumed dipole at the earth's centre.

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To solve the problem of calculating the magnetic moment of the assumed dipole at the Earth's center, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between magnetic field and magnetic moment The magnetic field \( B \) at a distance \( r \) from a magnetic dipole is given by the formula: \[ B = \frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \cdot \frac{m}{r^3} \] where: ...
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