(a) What is a solenoid ? Draw a sketch to show the magnetic field pattern produced by a current-carrying solenoid.
(b) Name the type of magnet with which the magnetic field pattern of a current-carrying solenoid resembles.
(c ) What is the shape of field lines inside current-carrying solenoid ? What does the pattern of field lines inside a current-carrying solenoid indicate ?
(d) List three ways in which the magnetic field strength of a current-carrying solenoid can be increased ?
(e) What type of core should be put inside a current-carrying solenoid to make an electromagnet ?

Answer

N/a

Explanation

(b) Bar magnet