How Does Loop Size Affect Magnetic Flux in a Solenoid Setup?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic flux through a square loop placed in a solenoid's magnetic field. The magnetic field is determined using the formula B = μ₀*(N/L)*I, where the solenoid has a specified number of turns, diameter, and current. The flux through the loop is calculated as Φ = B*A*Cosθ, with the area of the loop represented as L². There is confusion regarding whether L refers to the side length of the square loop or the length of the solenoid, particularly when expressing the answer in terms of L. The thread emphasizes the need to clarify the variable's meaning to correctly solve the problem.
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Homework Statement



A single-turn square loop of side L is centered on the axis of a long solenoid. In addition, the plane of the square loop is perpendicular to the axis of the solenoid. The solenoid has 1350 turns per meter and a diameter of 5.55 cm, and carries a current of 2.20A

Homework Equations


Magnetic Field (B) of a solenoid: B = \mu_{0}*(N/L)*I
Where \mu_{0} = 4pi * 10^{-7} T*m/A , N/L is loops per unit length, and I is current

\Phi = B*A*Cos\theta

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried doing this: I use the Magnetic Field of a solenoid formula to find the magnetic field through the solenoid - because I know the magnetic field within the axis of the solenoid is constant, I thought I could just find the value of that constant B and then find the flux using the other formula for the different values of L (area) - and for areas larger than the circle of the solenoid - I could take the area of the flux as the area of the circle.

However, when I put my answer in, it tells me that the answer must be expressed in terms of L (I don't know if that's supposed to be the side length of the square or if it's supposed to be the length of the solenoid).Thanks.
 
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Take the area of the loop as L^2 and find the flux through it.
 
Oh, sorry: I forgot a bit of information:

There are three parts to the question:

A) Find the magnetic flux through the loop when L = 2.35 cm.

B) Find the magnetic flux through the loop when L = 5.55×10−2 cm

C) Find the magnetic flux through the loop when L = 12.5 cm

That's what I was getting confused about, since it gives you L - why is it asking you to put it in terms of L - or does it mean put it in terms of the length of the solenoid?

Thanks
 
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