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Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current: Self-Inductance of Solenoid MCQ

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Self-Inductance of SolenoidMediumQuestion 20219

Question

A solenoid has 2000 turns, length 50 cm, and cross-section 4 cm². Its self-inductance (μ₀ = 4π×10⁻⁷) is:
  1. A
    4π×10⁻³ H
    Correct
  2. B
    4π×10⁻⁴ H
  3. C
    8π×10⁻³ H
  4. D
    2π×10⁻³ H

Correct answer

4π×10⁻³ H

Explanation

n = 2000/0.5 = 4000 /m. A = 4×10⁻⁴ m². L = μ₀n²Al = 4π×10⁻⁷ × 16×10⁶ × 4×10⁻⁴ × 0.5 = 4π×10⁻⁷ × 16×10⁶ × 2×10⁻⁴ = 4π×10⁻⁷ × 3200 = 4π × 3.2×10⁻⁴ ≈ 4.02×10⁻³ H ≈ 4π×10⁻³ H... Recompute: L = μ₀N²A/l = 4π×10⁻⁷ × (2000)² × 4×10⁻⁴ / 0.5 = 4π×10⁻⁷ × 4×10⁶ × 8×10⁻⁴ = 4π×10⁻⁷ × 3200 = 4π×3.2×10⁻⁴ ≈ 4.02×10⁻³ H ≈ 4π×10⁻³ H.