Q179 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (22 April Shift 2) · Physics

The self-inductance L of a toroid having circular cross-section of radius $r$ and major radius $R$ is ($r \ll R$)

  • A
    $\dfrac{\mu_0 N^2 R^2}{r^2}$
  • B
    $\dfrac{\mu_0 N^2 R^2}{2r}$
  • C
    $\dfrac{\mu_0 N^2 r^2}{R^2}$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\dfrac{\mu_0 N^2 r^2}{2R}$

Solution

The magnetic field inside a toroid of major radius $R$ is given by $B = \dfrac{\mu_0 N I}{2 \pi R}$, assuming $r \ll R$ so that the field is approximately uniform across the cross-section.

The cross-sectional area of the toroid is $A = \pi r^2$.

The magnetic flux through a single turn is $\phi = B A = \left(\dfrac{\mu_0 N I}{2 \pi R}\right) (\pi r^2) = \dfrac{\mu_0 N I r^2}{2 R}$.

The total flux linkage for $N$ turns is $\Phi = N \phi = \dfrac{\mu_0 N^2 I r^2}{2 R}$.

The self-inductance is $L = \dfrac{\Phi}{I} = \dfrac{\mu_0 N^2 r^2}{2 R}$.

Answer: $\dfrac{\mu_0 N^2 r^2}{2R}$

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

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