What is the magnetic field inside a long, ideal solenoid carrying current I?

Practice Questions

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What is the magnetic field inside a long, ideal solenoid carrying current I?
  1. Zero
  2. μ₀I
  3. μ₀I/n
  4. μ₀nI

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the magnetic field inside a long, ideal solenoid carrying current I?
  • Step 1: Understand what a solenoid is. A solenoid is a long coil of wire that creates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.
  • Step 2: Know that the solenoid is 'ideal' which means it is long enough that we can ignore the effects at the ends.
  • Step 3: Identify the variables in the formula. B is the magnetic field, μ₀ is the permeability of free space (a constant), n is the number of turns of wire per unit length, and I is the current flowing through the wire.
  • Step 4: Remember the formula for the magnetic field inside the solenoid: B = μ₀nI.
  • Step 5: To find the magnetic field, you need to know the values of n (turns per unit length) and I (current).
  • Step 6: Plug the values of n and I into the formula to calculate B.
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