Solenoid Field Strength - Missing Raduis?

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Homework Statement



A long solenoid has 35 turns/cm. With a current of 4.0A, what is the field strength at the core?

Homework Equations



[tex]\beta = \frac{\mu N I}{2r}[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



I have no idea with the radius is; that's the entire problem statement above.
 
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The formula you gave is for a circular coil of short length. A different formula applies to the long solenoid. Check your notes or textbook.
 
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Using Ampere's law, we can derive the magnetic field inside a solenoid. It is B = u_o i n, where n is turns/length
 
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