College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Magnetism - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 690: 23

Answer

Not necessarily. The magnetic field in a solenoid depends on the current in it and the number of turns per unit length, not just the number of turns. Thus, two solenoids with same turns per unit length will have same magnetic field with other parameters same.

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Not necessarily. The magnetic field in a solenoid depends on the current in it and the number of turns per unit length, not just the number of turns. Thus, two solenoids with same turns per unit length will have same magnetic field with other parameters same.
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