Length of spin vector for spin-½ particle

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ghbeefcake

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Homework Statement: What's the length of a spin-½ spin vector in physical dimensions.

Relevant Equations: none

My answer so far in |S| = √3 /2 *hbar but the question states it must be an angular momentum. Is this an angular momentum or am I missing something? Thanks

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##\hbar## has the dimensions of angular momentum.

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