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Self Inductance of a Solenoid
The self-inductance of a solenoid is a measure of its ability to produce an induced electromotive force (emf) in response to a changing current flowing through it. It depends on various factors such as the number of turns, the length, and the radius of the solenoid.
Given Information:
- A wire of fixed length is wound on a solenoid of length 'l' and radius 'r'.
- The self-inductance of this solenoid is denoted by 'L'.
Determining the Self-Inductance of the New Solenoid:
To find the self-inductance of the new solenoid, where the wire is wound on a solenoid of half the length and half the radius, we can analyze the relationship between self-inductance and the physical dimensions of the solenoid.
Effect of Length:
The self-inductance of a solenoid is directly proportional to its length. Therefore, if the length of the solenoid is reduced to half (l/2), the self-inductance will also be halved.
Effect of Radius:
The self-inductance of a solenoid is directly proportional to the square of its radius. When the radius is reduced to half (r/2), the self-inductance will decrease to one-fourth (1/2^2) of its original value.
Combining the Effects:
Since the self-inductance of the new solenoid is affected by both the length and radius, we can multiply the effects together to find the overall change in self-inductance.
If the length is halved (l/2) and the radius is halved (r/2), the overall change in self-inductance can be calculated as follows:
Change in self-inductance = (Change in length) * (Change in radius)
= (l/2) * (r/2)^2
= (l/2) * (1/4)
= l/8
Final Result:
Therefore, the self-inductance of the new solenoid, wound with the same wire on a solenoid of length l/2 and radius r/2, will be equal to L/8, where L represents the self-inductance of the initial solenoid.
Conclusion:
The self-inductance of a solenoid is affected by its length and radius. When the length and radius are halved, the self-inductance is reduced to 1/8th of its original value.
a wire of fixed length is wound on a solenoid of length l and radius r...
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