Two long ideal solenoids (with radii 20 mm and 30 mm respectively) carry the have the same number of turnes of wire per unit length. The smaller solenoid is mounted inside the larger, along a common axis. It is observed that there is zero magnetic field within the inner solenoid is zero. The current in the inner solenoid must be:
A) two-thirds the current in the outer solenoid
B) one-third the current in the outer solenoid
C) twice the current in the outer solenoid
D) half the current in the outer solenoid
E) the same as the current in the outer solenoid

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The Answer of Two long ideal solenoids (with radii 20 mm and 30 mm respectively) carry the have the same number of turnes of wire per unit length. The smaller solenoid is mounted inside the larger, along a common axis. It is observed that there is zero magnetic field within the inner solenoid is zero. The current in the inner solenoid must be:
A) two-thirds the current in the outer solenoid
B) one-third the current in the outer solenoid
C) twice the current in the outer solenoid
D) half the current in the outer solenoid
E) the same as the current in the outer solenoid

Two Long Ideal Solenoids (With Radii 20 Mm and 30