EXAMPLE 5.95

A long solenoid with length l and radius ρ consists of N turns of wire and a current I passes through the coil. Find the energy stored in the system.

SOLUTION

The magnetic field inside the solenoid is

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The magnetic energy density within the solenoid is

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The total magnetic energy stored inside the solenoid is

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where πρ2l is the volume within the solenoid.

EXAMPLE 5.96

Calculate the energy stored in the magnetic field of the ...

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