Calculating EMF in Windings of a Cylinder (60cm x 5cm) for 6mV

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electromotive force (EMF) induced in windings of a cylinder measuring 60cm in length and 5cm in diameter, aiming for an EMF of 6mV with a rate of change of current (ΔI/Δt) of 1A/s. The relevant formula used is ε = -L * ΔI/Δt, where L represents the inductance. Participants seek to establish the relationship between inductance, the number of windings, and the physical dimensions of the cylinder. A resource for calculating air-core inductors is also provided.

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How many windings you have to reel up on a cylinder (length is 60cm and the diameter is 5cm) so that a Emf of 6mV gets induced if ΔI/Δt=1A/s?

This is not my homework. I was doing this as a preparation. I know the formula:
ε=-L*ΔI/Δt
L is unknown. How to relate it to the windings, the length and the diameter of the cylinder?
 
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Okay, thanks.
 

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