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2) A solenoid is designed to produce a magnetic field of 0.027T at its centre. It has a radius of 1.4cm and a length of 40cm, and the wire can carry a maximum current of 12A.
i) How many turns per length must the solenoid have?
ii) What total length of wire is required?

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