The loop is a square with side length s = 1 cm. Convert the side length to meters: s = 1 cm = 0.01 m = 10⁻² m. The area of the square loop is A = s² = (10⁻² m)² = 10⁻⁴ m². The current is I = 0.10 A.
Magnetic dipole moment of a square current loop of side 1 cm and carrying a current of 0.10 A is :
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