Magnetic field of uniform strength at all points inside a solenoid?

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Start date Apr 9, 2008
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The magnetic field inside an ideal solenoid is uniform if the solenoid is infinite in length and the current density is uniform. To understand this, one can apply Ampère's law, which relates the magnetic field to the current flowing through the solenoid. In practical applications, real solenoids may have edge effects that cause variations in the magnetic field strength at the ends. However, for an idealized infinite solenoid, the magnetic field remains constant throughout its interior. Thus, the uniformity of the magnetic field is contingent on these specific conditions.

Apr 9, 2008

fiziksfun

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is the magnetic field of uniform strength at all points inside a solenoid?

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Apr 9, 2008

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Yes, if the solenoid is infinite in length and the current density is uniform. Use the "best answer" to try to figure out why "simple answer" is true. What physical law would you use?

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