Amount of energy stored in a magnetic field

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The discussion revolves around calculating the energy stored in the magnetic field of an air-core solenoid, given its physical dimensions, number of turns, and current. The subject area is electromagnetism, specifically focusing on inductance and energy storage in magnetic fields.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the calculation of inductance and energy using formulas related to solenoids. There is an attempt to clarify the use of diameter versus radius in calculations. Questions arise regarding the correctness of the inductance calculation and the relationship to energy stored.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing feedback on calculations and questioning assumptions. Some guidance has been offered regarding the calculation of inductance, and there is an ongoing exploration of potential errors in the original calculations.

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Participants note the importance of correctly identifying the dimensions used in calculations, particularly distinguishing between diameter and radius. There is also mention of the need to verify the inductance calculation as part of the overall problem-solving process.

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1. 1. An air-core solenoid with 57 turns is 4.96 cm
long and has a diameter of 1.46 cm.
The permitivity of free space is 4×10−7 T·
m/A.
How much energy is stored in its magnetic
field when it carries a current of 0.634 A ?
Answer in units of μJ.
2.
B = mu-o (I) (N)/ L
Induction= mu-0 (N^2/l) A
U= (1/2) Induction (I ^2)

3. First I calculated Induction= 4pie-7 ( 57turns ^2/ .0496m) (pi(.0146^2))= 1.3785e-5

Then I used U = (1/2) induction (0.634 A ^2)= 2.7355μJ

I am on the wrong path? I thought of calculating the magentic field as well
using my first eqaution= 9.09795 e-4 T but I couldn't find the correct eqaution/ relationship to calculate the energy stored. Thanks in advance for any help!
 
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0.0146 is the diameter, not the radius.
 
My mistake, I did use the diameter/ 2 in my calculations ( just translated it incorrectly) so I still had the same calculation. Is there something else I am missing?
 
Check the calculation of inductance.
 

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