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 957: 25

Answer

${\bf 1.05}\;\rm mm$

Work Step by Step

We know that the magnetic field created by a solenoid is given by $$B=\dfrac{\mu_0NI}{l}$$ where $N$ is the number of turns which is given by the total length of the wire divided by the diameter of the wire. $$B=\dfrac{\mu_0lI}{lD}$$ $$B=\dfrac{\mu_0I}{D}$$ Hence, the wire's diameter is given by $$D=\dfrac{\mu_0I}{B}$$ Plug the known; $$D=\dfrac{(4\pi \times10^{-7})(2.5)}{(3\times 10^{-3})}$$ $$D=\color{red}{\bf 1.05}\;\rm mm$$
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