For a solenoid of length L, radius R, and carrying current I, what is the magnet

Practice Questions

Q1
For a solenoid of length L, radius R, and carrying current I, what is the magnetic field inside the solenoid?
  1. μ₀nI
  2. μ₀I/L
  3. μ₀I/2L
  4. μ₀I/4L

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

For a solenoid of length L, radius R, and carrying current I, what is the magnetic field inside the solenoid?
  • Step 1: Understand what a solenoid is. A solenoid is a coil of wire that creates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.
  • Step 2: Identify the parameters given in the question: length (L), radius (R), and current (I).
  • Step 3: Know that the magnetic field inside a long solenoid can be calculated using Ampere's Law.
  • Step 4: Recognize that Ampere's Law states that the magnetic field (B) inside a solenoid is proportional to the number of turns per unit length (n) and the current (I).
  • Step 5: Calculate the number of turns per unit length (n) by dividing the total number of turns (N) by the length (L) of the solenoid: n = N / L.
  • Step 6: Use the formula B = μ₀nI, where μ₀ is the permeability of free space (a constant).
  • Step 7: Substitute the value of n from Step 5 into the formula to find the magnetic field B inside the solenoid.
  • Ampere's Law – Ampere's Law relates the magnetic field around a closed loop to the electric current passing through the loop.
  • Magnetic Field in Solenoids – The magnetic field inside a long solenoid is uniform and can be calculated using the formula B = μ₀nI, where n is the number of turns per unit length.
  • Parameters of a Solenoid – Understanding the significance of the solenoid's length (L), radius (R), and current (I) in determining the magnetic field.
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