Q207 · Practice questionComplex familiar1 mark
QUESTION 207
A long air-core solenoid is replaced by one with twice as many turns and twice the length. The current is halved. Neglect end effects. What is the new magnetic field strength divided by the original field strength?
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WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer A
ANSWER
A.
Worked solution
. Doubling both and leaves turns per unit length unchanged, while halving current halves .
Equivalent physically justified methods and consistent equivalent units accepted.
Displayed decimals are model answers; accept appropriate significant figures and consistent rounding from stated constants.
Select A.
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