Question
  1. Define self inductance. Write its S.I. units.
  2. Derive an expression for self inductance of a long, solenoid of length l, cross sectional area A having N number of turns.

Answer

Self inductance: is defined as the magnetic flux passing through the coil when a unit current flows through it.

Alternate Answer

It is the emf induced in the coil when the rate of change of current through it is unity.

SI Unit is henry

The magnetic field due to a current I flowing in the solenoid is B =µ0nI The total flux linked with the solenoid is  NBA, i.e.

$\phi =\big(\text{nl}\big)\big(\mu_\circ\text{nI}\big)\text{A}$

$ = \mu_\circ\text{n}^{2}\ \text{IlA}$

$\text{L} =\frac{\phi}{\text{I}} =\mu_\circ\text{n}^{2} \text{Al}$

$ = \frac{\mu_\circ\text{N}^{2}\text{A}}{l}$

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