NDA2025General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid-carrying current
Options
- Ais zero
- Bdecreases as we move towards its end
- Cincreases as we move towards its end
- Dis uniform inside the solenoid
Correct answer
D. is uniform inside the solenoid
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic field lines inside a long straight solenoid carrying current are in the form of parallel straight lines. This indicates that the magnetic field is the same at all points inside the solenoid. The magnitude of the magnetic field inside an ideal long solenoid is given by B = ₀ n I , where n is the number of turns per unit length and I is the current. Since ₀ , n , and I are constant, the magnetic field is uniform inside the solenoid.