Solenoid Magnetic Field Simulation

Solenoid Magnetic Field Simulation

Interactive Solenoid

Simulation of the magnetic field inside a solenoid with length = 0.5 m, radius = 1 cm, 500 turns, and current = 5 A.

5 A
500
0.5 m

Example Values

  • Length: 0.5 m
  • Radius: 1 cm
  • Number of turns: 500
  • Current: 5 A
  • Turns per unit length (n): 1000 turns/m
  • Calculated magnetic field (B): 6.28 × 10⁻³ T

Parameters

Length (l): 0.5 m

Radius (r): 0.01 m

Turns (N): 500

Current (I): 5 A

Calculations

Turns per unit length (n = N/l): 1000 turns/m

l/r ratio: 50

Approximation: Long solenoid (l ≫ r)

Magnetic Field

Formula: B = μ₀nI

Calculation: 4π×10⁻⁷ × 1000 × 5

Result: 6.28 × 10⁻³ T

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