The magnetic dipole moment of Earth is 8.00 ✕ 1022 J/T. Assume that this is produced by charges flowing in Earth's molten outer core. If the radius of their circular path is 2650 km, calculate the current they produce. ______________A (please show units. it really helps me out)

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The magnetic dipole moment of Earth is 8.00 ✕ 1022 J/T. Assume that this is produced by charges flowing in Earth's molten outer core. If the radius of their circular path is 2650 km, calculate the current they produce.
 ______________A

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