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It is shown that contrary to what is thought
the classical physics does not predict a uniform distribution for
the magnetic dipoles (silver atoms) in a nonuniform magnetic field
in the Stern-Gerlach experiment. Its prediction for a concentrated
beam is obtained in the form of a circular surface such that the
density of the dipoles is much more near the edge than near the
center. Some experiments are proposed for testing the contents of
the article.
(5) Classical justification of the Stern-Gerlach experiment (pdf)