Is this a mistake in my textbook's answer about induced voltage question?

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The discussion centers on a potential mistake in a textbook's solution regarding induced voltage in a solenoid. The original solution omits the number of turns in the solenoid, which the user believes should be included in the calculation. The textbook's final answer is proportional to n^2, while the user argues it should be proportional to n^3. After some clarification, it is acknowledged that the user initially misunderstood the context, confirming that the induced magnetic field in the inner solenoid was correctly addressed. The conversation highlights the importance of accurately accounting for the number of turns in solenoid calculations.
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Homework Statement
A long solenoid with cross-sectional area A_1 surrounds another long solenoid with cross-sectional area A_2 < A_1 and resistance R. Both solenoids have the same length and the same number of turns. A current given by ##i=i_{0}cos(\omega t)## is flowing through the outer solenoid. Find an expression for the magnetic field in the inner solenoid due to the induced current.
Relevant Equations
##\Delta V_{ind} = -\frac{d\Phi}{dt}##
##B_{solenoid} = \mu_{0} n i##
My textbook solved it by first finding the induced voltage in the inner solenoid but they found it by saying ##-\Delta V_{ind} = A_{2} \frac{d\Phi}{dt}##, but they did not include the number of turns in the solenoid, but I think they should have done that. their final answer is ##\Large \frac{\mu_{0}^{2} n^{2} A_{2} i_{0} \omega sin(\omega t)}{R}## but I think the right answer should be $$\frac{\mu_{0}^{2} n^{3} l A_{2} i_{0} \omega sin(\omega t)}{R}$$
 
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mymodded said:
their final answer is ##\Large \frac{\mu_{0}^{2} n^{2} A_{2} i_{0} \omega sin(\omega t)}{R}## but I think the right answer should be $$\frac{\mu_{0}^{2} n^{3} l A_{2} i_{0} \omega sin(\omega t)}{R}$$
The answer should be proportional to ##n^2##, not ##n^3##. Show the details of your calculation so we can help you identify any mistakes.

The answer that was provided to you has some typographical errors, but the ##n^2## is correct.

[EDIT: Nevermind, I was thinking of finding the current in the inner solenoid. You are correct for the induced magnetic field in the inner solenoid.]
 
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