Calculating Current for .75T Solenoid (4300 turns, 38cm long)

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In summary, To make a solenoid with a length of 38 cm and 4300 turns, you need to run a current through it to produce a magnetic field of .75 T. To find the number of turns per unit length, N, you can divide the total number of turns by the length in meters, which would be 11316 turns per meter.
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Homework Statement


You want to make a solenoid that is 38 cm long with 4300 turns. How much current should you run through the solenoid to produce a magnetic field of .75 T?


Homework Equations


B = uoNI


The Attempt at a Solution


I converted 38 cm to m (not sure where to use this number). i used the above equation but got it wrong. I have looked all in my textbook and can't find any other equation to use. help!
 
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In the equation N is the number of turns per unit length.
 
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so N x .38?
 
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matt72lsu said:
so N x .38?
No. Nx0.38 = total number of turns.
N = 4300/0.38
 

1. What is the formula for calculating current in a solenoid?

The formula for calculating current in a solenoid is I = B * N * A, where I is the current in amperes, B is the magnetic field strength in teslas, N is the number of turns in the solenoid, and A is the cross-sectional area of the solenoid in square meters.

2. How do I determine the magnetic field strength in a solenoid?

The magnetic field strength in a solenoid can be determined using the formula B = μ * N * I, where B is the magnetic field strength in teslas, μ is the permeability of the material (μ = μ0μr), N is the number of turns in the solenoid, and I is the current in amperes.

3. What is the relationship between current and magnetic field strength in a solenoid?

The relationship between current and magnetic field strength in a solenoid is directly proportional. This means that as the current increases, the magnetic field strength also increases.

4. How does the length of a solenoid affect the current calculation?

The length of a solenoid does not directly affect the current calculation. However, it does affect the magnetic field strength, as a longer solenoid will have a weaker magnetic field compared to a shorter solenoid with the same number of turns and current.

5. What does the number of turns in a solenoid represent?

The number of turns in a solenoid represents the number of times the wire is wrapped around the solenoid. This affects the strength of the magnetic field, as more turns result in a stronger magnetic field.

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