A very long straight solenoid carries a current I. The cross-sectional area of the solenoid is equal to S, the number of turns per unit length is equal to n. The flux of the vector →B through the end plane of the solenoid is Φ0x. Find x
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Solution
Magnetic field at the end of solenoid=→B=μ0ni2 The magnetic field=ϕ=→B.→S =μ0ni2Scos0 =(μ0niS)2ϕ=ϕ02 ϕ0→flux at the center of solenoid ⇒ϕ=ϕ0x=ϕ02 ⇒x=2