Calculate the inductance of a coil of wire

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves calculating the inductance of a coil of wire, with specific parameters including loop diameter, coil length, and number of loops per meter. The subject area pertains to electromagnetism and inductance in circuits.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply a formula for inductance but questions the correctness of their approach after receiving feedback. Some participants suggest re-evaluating the value of N, specifically whether it should be calculated based on the given loops per meter multiplied by the coil length.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the implications of the given parameters and questioning the assumptions made regarding the number of loops in the coil. There is no explicit consensus yet, but guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of the number of loops.

Contextual Notes

The original poster has indicated that their initial calculation was deemed incorrect, prompting a review of the assumptions and calculations involved.

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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.


Homework Equations



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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