Calculating Solenoid Turns: Magnetic Field, Current, and Dimensions

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In summary, to find the number of turns per unit length on a solenoid carrying a current of 4.9 A with a diameter of 20 cm and length of 248 cm, use the formula B=(uo)nI and solve for n. The diameter of the solenoid does not affect the calculation.
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(a) How many turns of wire would be on a solenoid carrying a current 4.9 A if the solenoid is 20 cm in diameter, 248 cm long, and the field at the center is 3.3 × 10-3 T?



The magnetic field of a solenoid is the permeability of free space times the number of turns per unit length times the current.



Now How do i find the Number of turns per unit length, Is it Length/Diameter * The field of Center? Thanks
and i know n = N/L so how do i find that
 
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Okay so Basically i tried to use N = 2RB/ (uoI) to get the answer but that does not work
 
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Alt+F4 said:
(a) How many turns of wire would be on a solenoid carrying a current 4.9 A if the solenoid is 20 cm in diameter, 248 cm long, and the field at the center is 3.3 × 10-3 T?



The magnetic field of a solenoid is the permeability of free space times the number of turns per unit length times the current.



Now How do i find the Number of turns per unit length, Is it Length/Diameter * The field of Center? Thanks
and i know n = N/L so how do i find that
The diameter of a long solenoid does not matter. The magnetic field (ideally) is B=(uo)nI . Solve for n .
 
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Chi Meson said:
The diameter of a long solenoid does not matter. The magnetic field (ideally) is B=(uo)nI . Solve for n .
thanks alot
 

What is a solenoid and how does it work?

A solenoid is an electromechanical device that converts electrical energy into linear motion. It consists of a coil of wire that produces a magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it. This magnetic field attracts a metal core, causing it to move in a linear motion.

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