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COMEDK · Physics · 21. Magnetic Effects of Current

A long solenoid has 20 turns \(\mathrm{cm}^{-1}\). The current necessary to produce a magnetic field of \(20 \mathrm{mT}\) inside the solenoid is approximately

  1. A \(1 \mathrm{~A}\)
  2. B \(2 \mathrm{~A}\)
  3. C \(4 \mathrm{~A}\)
  4. D \(8 \mathrm{~A}\)
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(D) \(8 \mathrm{~A}\)

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The magnetic field \(B\) inside a long solenoid is given by the formula \(B = \mu_{0} n I\), where \(n\) is the number of turns per unit length and \(I\) is the current. Given values are: \(B = 20 \text{ mT} = 20 \times 10^{-3} \text{ T}\)…