Calculate the inductance of a coil of wire

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To calculate the inductance of a coil with a diameter of 0.5 cm and a length of 10 cm, the formula L = μₒAN² / x is suggested, where μₒ is the permeability of free space and A is the cross-sectional area. The area is calculated using A = πr², and the number of loops (N) should be determined by multiplying the loops per meter (1000) by the length of the coil (0.1 m), resulting in N = 100. The initial calculation yielded an inductance of 7.85 * 10^-5 H, but this was identified as incorrect due to a misunderstanding of how to determine N. Correctly applying the formula with the proper value for N is essential for accurate results.
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Homework Statement



Calculate the inductance (SI units: Henries) of a coil of wire having a loop diameter of 0.5 cm and coil length of 10 cm. The wire has 1000 loops per meter.


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I think I can use this equation:
L= μₒAN² / x, x = length of wire, μₒ = 4π*10^-7 Tm/A
A = πr^2

The Attempt at a Solution



L= μₒ(πr^2)N² / x
= μₒ(π(0.0025 m)^2)*(1000^2) / 0.1 m
= 7.85 * 10^-5 H

But apparently on my homework assignment that is wrong. Am I using the wrong formula?

Edit: fixed units
 
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Take a closer look at your value for N.
 
@ gneill: I'm not sure if I'm thinking about this correctly but since I was given 1000 loops per meter, would I have to multiply this by the length (0.1 m) in order to just get the number of loops (N)?
 
monnapomona said:
@ gneill: I'm not sure if I'm thinking about this correctly but since I was given 1000 loops per meter, would I have to multiply this by the length (0.1 m) in order to just get the number of loops (N)?

That would be logical, right?
 
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