$A$ particle of charge '$q$' and mass '$m$' moves in a circular orbit of radius '$r$' with angular speed '$\omega$'. The ratio of the magnitude of its magnetic moment to that of its angular momentum depends on

  • A
    $\omega$ and $q$
  • B
    $\omega, q$ and $m$
  • C
    $q$ and $m$
  • D
    $\omega$ and $m$

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