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lw11011
Nov3-05, 09:15 AM
A solenoid 77.1 cm long has 340 turns and a radius of 1.92 cm. If it carries a current of 1.85 A, find the magnetic field along the axis at its center. Answer in units of T.
I know the formula for the magnetic field is:
Magnetic field = permeability x turn density x current
I entered -
B=(1.25664x10^-6)(340/.771)(1.85)
Where did I go wrong?

ranger
Nov3-05, 09:20 AM
Magnetic field = permeability x turn density x current

I think you could use this

B = \frac{\mu_0.I.N}{l}

cepheid
Nov3-05, 09:51 AM
I think you could use this

B = \frac{\mu_0.I.N}{l}

:tongue2: He DID use that formula. You just reproduced what he said in words using symbols.

cepheid
Nov3-05, 09:53 AM
Where did I go wrong?

Looks ok so far. What makes you think that you went wrong? You didn't even post an answer, so it is not at all clear from your post what the problem is.

ranger
Nov3-05, 09:59 AM
:tongue2: He DID use that formula. You just reproduced what he said in words using symbols.

:biggrin: I stand corrected :approve:

lw11011
Nov3-05, 12:24 PM
By using that formula I got the answer, 0.001 T. The computer program for our homework said the answer was wrong.