The Magnetic Field Around a Solenoid Flashcards
1
Q
What is the magnetic field inside a current-carrying solenoid (a coil of wire) like?
A
String and uniform
2
Q
What is the field like outside the coil?
A
The field is just like the one around a bar magnet
3
Q
What does this mean in terms of the ends?
A
The ends of a solenoid act like the North Pole and South Pole of a bar magnet
4
Q
What is this type of magnet called?
A
An electromagnet
