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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

When current in a coil is doubled and turns halved, the magnetic field at its centre becomes
Options
A four times
B same
Correct Answer
C half
D double
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

B = μ₀nI. n is halved, I is doubled => nI remains the same, so B remains the same.

Hint

Magnetic field at center of solenoid B = μ₀nI.

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