Q6.15 An air-cored solenoid with length , area of cross-section and number of turns , carries a current of . The current is suddenly switched off in a brief time of . How much is the average back emf induced across the ends of the open switch in the circuit? Ignore the variation in magnetic field near the ends of the solenoid.
Given:
Length of the solenoid,
Area of the cross-section of the solenoid,
Number of turns in the solenoid,
Current flowing in the solenoid,
The time interval for which current flows,
Now.
Initial flux:
Final flux: since no current is flowing,
Now
Induced emf:
Hence, 6.55V of average back emf is induced.