the stregnth of magnetic field does not depend on current direction or radius of the coil of solenoid.
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Aditya Raj Anand Selected answer as best March 3, 2025
The statement “The strength of the magnetic field does not depend on the current direction or the radius of the coil of a solenoid” is partially incorrect. Let’s analyze it in detail:
1. Dependence on Current Direction:
- The strength of the magnetic field inside a solenoid depends on the magnitude of the current but not on its direction.
- However, the direction of the magnetic field does change with the current direction (as per the right-hand rule).
- So, in terms of strength, the statement is correct; but in terms of direction, it is incorrect.
2. Dependence on the Radius of the Coil:
- The magnetic field inside an ideal solenoid is given by: B=μ0nIB = \mu_0 n I where:
- BB = Magnetic field strength
- μ0\mu_0 = Permeability of free space
- nn = Number of turns per unit length (n=N/Ln = N/L)
- II = Current in the solenoid
- The formula shows that the magnetic field inside the solenoid does not directly depend on the radius.
- However, for a finite solenoid, increasing the radius affects the field at the edges and outside the solenoid but not significantly inside.
Final Conclusion:
- The strength of the magnetic field does not depend on the direction of current (only its direction changes). ✅
- The magnetic field inside an ideal solenoid does not depend on the radius. ✅
So, the statement is mostly correct for an ideal solenoid but may have minor exceptions in practical cases.
Aditya Raj Anand Selected answer as best March 3, 2025