University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 28 - Sources of Magnetic Field - Problems - Exercises - Page 950: 28.38

Answer

$N = 69$ (or $70$)

Work Step by Step

The transverse field in a solenoid of radius $a$ is given by : $B = \frac{\mu}{2} \frac{NI a^2}{(a^2+x^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}}$ where $x$ is the distance from the center of the solenoid. Then, use $\mu = \mu_0$, $I = 2.5 A$, $x = 0.06m$, $B = 6.39\times 10^{-4} T$, $a = 0.06 m$, you find $N = 69.036$ You can either pick $N = 70$ to have a magnetic field a little bit larger. Or you can pick $N = 69$ because the obtained magnetic field is closer to the one that is given.
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