What is the induced emf in one of the windings?

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The problem involves calculating the induced electromotive force (emf) in a solenoid given its physical dimensions, number of turns, and the rate of change of current. The subject area pertains to electromagnetism and specifically the behavior of solenoids in response to changing currents.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the formula for induced emf in a solenoid but questions the correctness of their calculations. Participants discuss the definitions of variables used in the formula, specifically the meanings of N and L.

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Participants are actively engaging in clarifying the definitions of terms used in the calculations. There is a focus on understanding the relationship between the number of turns and the length of the solenoid. The original poster expresses uncertainty about their results, indicating a need for further exploration of the problem.

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The original poster's calculations are based on specific parameters of the solenoid, including its length, diameter, and the rate of change of current. There is an indication that the answers obtained do not match expected results, prompting a review of the underlying assumptions and formulas used.

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1. A solenoid of length 3.64 cm and diameter 0.914 cm is wound with 170 turns per cm. If the current is decreasing at a rate of 36.3 A/s, what is the induced emf in one of the windings?


this is what I did:
Length of the solenoid l = 3.64cm
= (3.64 cm)(10-2 m/ 1 cm)
= 0.0364 m
diameter d = 0.914 cm
radius r = d/2
= 0.914 cm /2
= 0.457 cm
= (0.457 cm)(10-2 m/ 1 cm)
= 0.00457 m
area A = πr2
= (3.14)(0.00457 m)2
= 6.55*10-5 m2
the change of rate of current dI/dt = 36.3 A/s
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a)
for one winding N = 1
for one winding, n = N/1 cm
= 1/10-2 m
= 100 m
per one meter of winding,
n = 100
the induced emf in one of the windings is
ε = [μ0 n2A/l](dI/dt)
= [(4π*10-7 T.m/A)(100)2(6.55*10-5 m2 )/(0.0364 m)](36.3 A/s)
= 1.64*10-5 V <--------BUT THE ANSER IS WRONG...
B. What is the induced emf in the entire solenoid?

This is what I did:
for entire solenoid, n = 170 turns/ 1 cm
= 170 / 10-2 m
= 17000 m
per one meter, n = 17000
the induced emf in the entire solenoid is
ε = [μ0 n2A/l](dI/dt)
= [(4π*10-7 T.m/A)(17000)2(6.55*10-5 m2 )/(0.0364 m)](36.3 A/s)
but the answer was still wrong...
could someone help me where did i do wrong, please \
 
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Looks like you are using the formula B = μo(N/L)I for the field inside a solenoid. What do N and L stand for here?
 
N=how many turns
L=length of the wire?!
 
N is the total number of turns and L is the total length of the solenoid. So, N/L is the number of turns per unit length, which you found to be 17000 turns per m.
 

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