Solving Solenoid Field Problem: B=urNI & Force on Iron

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Given a solenoid we can find the field inside and at the ends by B=urNI.
Now, what is the field strength at some x -axial distance away from the solenoid?
What force will this field impart on a piece of iron?
 
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That equation assumes that the solenoid is infinite, in which case the field outside the solenoid is zero. For a finite length solenoid, it is a more difficult problem but one that has ben studied previously I am sure.
 
Leave the problem for finite length solenoid now, Born2bwire.
Even if we calculate the field Strength B, what force will it impart on a piece of iron?
 
thecritic said:
Given a solenoid we can find the field inside and at the ends by B=urNI.
Now, what is the field strength at some x -axial distance away from the solenoid?
What force will this field impart on a piece of iron?

What is the context of your question?
 
berkeman said:
What is the context of your question?
I am just asking two elementary questions
1. What is the magnetic field strength at any given point on the axial line of a finite length current carrying solenoid.
2. What force will a piece of iron experience if it is placed at the point where magnetic filed strength is say 10 tesla.