CBSE Class 12 Physics 2013 Paper

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Starting from the expression for the energy W=12LI2, stored in a solenoid of self-inductance L to build up the current I, obtain the expression for the magnetic energy in terms of the magnetic field B, area A and length l of the solenoid having n number of turns per unit length. Hence show that the energy density is given by B22µ0.
Solution:
B=µ0nI
Or, B2=µ02I2n2
Or, I2=B2µ02n2
And L=µ0n2lA
Putting in the given expression,
W=12LI2
Or, W=12(µ0n2lA)I2 [substituting L]
Or, W=12(µ0n2V)I2 [ Putting Volume =V=l]
Or, W=12(µ0n2V)×B2µ02n2 [substituting l2]
Or, W=B2V2µ0

∴ Energy density =WV=B22µ0
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