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The discussion centers on calculating the magnetic field inside a toroidal coil using Ampere's Law. The formula derived for the magnetic field at a radius r from the center of the toroid is B = μNI/(2πr), where μ represents the permittivity, N is the number of turns, and I is the current flowing through the wire. The key to deriving this formula lies in establishing a closed path within the toroid that encompasses the current NI. The user seeks clarification on how to apply Ampere's Law to arrive at this conclusion.

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I have a difficult probelm to solve:

There is a dougnut shape (toroidal coil) with N turns of wire wrapped around it. Current I flows in the wire. THe cross section of the 'doughnut' is square with height h. I am meant to use ampere's law to prove that the magnetic field at a radius r from the centre (half way through the coil) is given by:

B = uNI/2pi*r (u = permittivity)

SO far I have that ampere's law says that the integral around a closed path of the Magnetic field is equal to the permittivity times the current enclosed. How does this translate into the above formula? I am probably just missing something really obvious. :confused:
 
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All you have to do is create a closed path within the toroid that loops around the axis at a fixed distance. You can see that the current passing through the loop you just created is NI.
 

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