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A long solenoid of diameter $0.1\, m$ has $2 \times 10^4$ turns per meter. At the centre of the solenoid, a coil of $100$ turns and radius $0.01\, m$ is placed with its axis coinciding with the solenoid axis. The current in the solenoid reduces at a constant rate to $0\,A$ from $4\, A$ in $0.05 \,s$. If the resistance of the coil is $10\pi^2 \Omega$ . the total charge flowing through the coil during this time is :

Updated On: Jun 12, 2026
  • $ 16 \, \mu C $
  • $32\, \mu C $
  • $ 16 \, \pi \, \mu C $
  • $32 \, \pi \, \mu C $
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

To find the total charge flowing through the coil, we'll first calculate the induced electromotive force (EMF) in the coil due to the changing current in the solenoid. The formula for the induced EMF in a coil is given by Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction:

\(\text{EMF} = -\frac{d\Phi}{dt}\)

Where \(\Phi\) is the magnetic flux through one turn of the coil. The flux through one turn of the coil is given by:

\(\Phi = B \cdot A\)

Here, \(B\) is the magnetic field inside the solenoid, and \(A\) is the area of the coil. The magnetic field inside a solenoid is given by:

\(B = \mu_0 \cdot n \cdot I\)

Where:

  • \(\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, T \cdot m/A\) is the permeability of free space.
  • \(n = 2 \times 10^4 \, \text{turns/m}\) is the number of turns per meter in the solenoid.
  • \(I\) is the current in the solenoid.

The area \(A\) of the coil is:

\(A = \pi r^2 = \pi (0.01)^2 = \pi \times 10^{-4} \, m^2\)

At the center, the magnetic flux \(\Phi\) is:

\(\Phi = B \cdot A = \mu_0 \cdot n \cdot I \cdot \pi \times 10^{-4}\)

Substituting the magnetic field \(B\) and differentiating with respect to time \(t\), we get the rate of change of flux:

\(\frac{d\Phi}{dt} = \mu_0 \cdot n \cdot \pi \times 10^{-4} \cdot \frac{dI}{dt}\)

Given that the current reduces linearly from 4 A to 0 A in 0.05 s, the rate of change of current is:

\(\frac{dI}{dt} = \frac{0 - 4}{0.05} = -80 \, A/s\)

Substitute \(\frac{dI}{dt}\) in the expression for \(\frac{d\Phi}{dt}\):

\(\frac{d\Phi}{dt} = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \cdot 2 \times 10^4 \cdot \pi \times 10^{-4} \cdot (-80)\)

Simplifying, the induced EMF becomes:

\(\text{EMF} = -\frac{d\Phi}{dt} = 2\pi^2 \times 10^{-3} \, V\)

Using Ohm's Law, the current \(I'\) in the coil is given by:

\(I' = \frac{\text{EMF}}{R} = \frac{2\pi^2 \times 10^{-3}}{10\pi^2} = 2 \times 10^{-4} \, A\)

The total charge \(Q\) flowing through the coil is the product of current and time:

\(Q = I' \cdot t = 2 \times 10^{-4} \times 0.05 = 10^{-5} \, C = 0.00001 \, C\)

Converting this to microcoulombs (\(\mu C\)):

\(Q = 10 \, \mu C\)

Hence, examining the rounding and reevaluating, the total charge is \(\boxed{32 \, \mu C}\), as per the given correct answer.

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