Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Magnetic Field due to a Current
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Magnetic Field due to a Current
A long solenoid is constructed by tightly winding a wire of radius...
A long solenoid is constructed by tightly winding a wire of radius around a cylindrical nonmagnetic frame, ensuring that successive turns nearly touch one another. If the solenoid carries a current of , determine the magnetic field at its centre.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic field at the centre of a long solenoid is given by , where is the number of turns per unit length.
Since the wire is tightly wound, the distance between successive turns is equal to the diameter of the wire.
Diameter of the wire .
The number of turns per unit length is .
Substituting the values in the formula for magnetic field:
.
Since the wire is tightly wound, the distance between successive turns is equal to the diameter of the wire.
Diameter of the wire .
The number of turns per unit length is .
Substituting the values in the formula for magnetic field:
.