Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 32 - The Magnetic Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 956: 17

Answer

$\approx 1.4\;\rm cm$

Work Step by Step

Assuming that the dimensions of the loop are much smaller than 50 cm, so the on-axis magnetic field strength at 50 cm is given by $$ B =\dfrac{2\mu_0 \mu }{4\pi z^3}$$ where $\mu=AI$ and $A$ is the cross-sectional area of the loop which is a square, so $A=L^2$. $$ B =\dfrac{2\mu_0IA }{4\pi z^3} =\dfrac{2\mu_0IL^2 }{4\pi z^3}$$ Solving for $L$; $$L=\sqrt{\dfrac{4\pi z^3B}{2\mu_0I}}$$ Plug the known; $$L=\sqrt{\dfrac{4\pi (0.5)^3(7.5\times 10^{-9})}{2(4\pi \times 10^{-7})(25)}}$$ $$L=\color{red}{\bf 1.37}\;\rm cm$$
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