The relation between magnetic moment $(M)$ of a current-carrying circular coil and the length $(L)$ of the wire used is:

  • A
    $M \propto L$
  • B
    $M \propto \frac{1}{L}$
  • C
    $M \propto L^2$
  • D
    $M \propto \frac{1}{L^2}$

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