Physics

Physics

Problem

A solenoid of length ℓ\ell has NN closely wound turns carrying a steady current II. The solenoid is sufficiently long so that edge effects can be ignored. a. (i) Derive an expression for the magnetic field BB at an interior point on the axis of the solenoid in terms of μ0, N, ℓ\mu_0,\,N,\,\ell and II. State clearly any approximations used. b. (ii) If the interior of the same solenoid is completely filled with a magnetic material of relative permeability μr\mu_r, obtain the new value of the magnetic field magnitude. c. (iii) Hence find the ratio of magnetic energy density inside the solenoid with the core to that without the core, keeping the current unchanged.

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