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Formula for a solenoid's self-inductance and what it depends on

This type of question, asked 7 times: May 2022 S1, 9 May 2024 S1, 11 May 2024 S2, 12 May 2024 S2, 14 May 2024 S2, 14 May 2026 S1, 15 May 2026 S2. All 7 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    May 2022 S1

    21
    Self-inductance of a solenoid cannot be increased by

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  2. Question 2

    9 May 2024 S1

    40
    Self-inductance of solenoid is

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  3. Question 3

    11 May 2024 S2

    26
    The self-inductance 'L' of a solenoid of length 'l' and area of cross-section 'A' with a fixed number of turns 'N' increases as

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  4. Question 4

    12 May 2024 S2

    22
    Inductance per unit length near the middle of a long solenoid is (μ0=\mu_0 = permeability of free space, n=n = number of turns per unit length, d=d = the diameter of the solenoid)

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  5. Question 5

    14 May 2024 S2

    1
    The self induction LL produced by solenoid of length ll having NN number of turns & cross sectional area AA is given by the formula (ϕ\phi = magnetic flux, μ0\mu_0 = permeability of vacuum)

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  6. Question 6

    14 May 2026 S1

    136
    What is the self inductance of a solenoid of length 10π10\pi cm, area of cross-section 10−3 m210^{-3}\ \mathrm{m^2} and total number of turns 10310^3? (μ0=4π×10−7\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} SI unit)

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  7. Question 7

    15 May 2026 S2

    136
    The inductance of a coil is proportional to

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