Q71 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 2) · Physics

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 magnetic field will be equal to

  • A
    2B
  • B
    4B
  • C
    B2
  • Correct answer
    D
    B

Solution

Magnetic field due to long solenoid along its axis is given as,

B=μ0nI, where n is the number of turns in the solenoid per unit length, I is current in the solenoid and μ0 is a constant called the permeability of free space.

⇒B1 B2=n1I1n2I2

According to the question, n2=n12 and I2=2I1

⇒BB2=n1n12×I12I1⇒B2=B; means, the magnetic field remains the same.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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