Q.
A long solenoid carrying a current produces a magnetic field B along its axis. If the current is doubled and the number of turns per cm is halved the new value of the magnetic field is
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Solution:
Magnetic field induction at point inside the solenoid of length l, having n turns per unit length carrying current i is given by B=μ0ni
If i→ doubled, n→ halved then B→ remains same.