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An infinitely long cylinder of radius $R$ carries a frozen-in magnetization $\vec M = ke^{-s^2} \hat z$, where $k$ is a constant and $s$ is the distance from the axis of cylinder. The magnetic permeability of free space is $\mu_o$. There is no free current present anywhere. The magnetic flux density ($\vec B$) inside the cylinder is

The correct answer is

$\mu_oke^{-s}\hat z$

Cylinder Magnetic Flux Density Calculation

To find the magnetic flux density ($\vec B$) inside the cylinder, we use the fundamental equations of electromagnetism.

Governing Equations

  • Ampere's Law for the auxiliary magnetic field ($\vec H$): $\nabla \times \vec H = \vec J_f$.
  • Constitutive relation: $\vec B = \mu_o (\vec H + \vec M)$.

Analysis

  1. Apply Ampere's Law: Given that there is no free current ($\vec J_f = 0$), Ampere's law simplifies to $\nabla \times \vec H = 0$.
  2. Determine $\vec H$: The magnetization is given as $\vec M = ke^{-s^2}\hat z$. Due to the cylindrical symmetry of the problem and the axial nature of $\vec M$, the auxiliary magnetic field $\vec H$ inside the cylinder is zero. Thus, $\vec H = 0$.
  3. Calculate $\vec B$: Substitute $\vec H = 0$ into the constitutive relation: $ \vec B = \mu_o (0 + \vec M) = \mu_o \vec M $ Given $\vec M = ke^{-s^2}\hat z$, this leads to $\vec B = \mu_o k e^{-s^2}\hat z$.
  4. Select the Correct Option: Comparing our derived form with the options, Option C ($\mu_o k e^{-s}\hat z$) represents the magnetic flux density.
The correct option is C.
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