Practice Solenoid (electromagnet) (5.4.2.3) - Electricity and Magnetism
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Solenoid (Electromagnet)

Practice - Solenoid (Electromagnet)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a solenoid?

💡 Hint: Think about how magnets work.

Question 2 Easy

How can you increase the strength of a solenoid?

💡 Hint: More current usually equals a stronger effect.

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Question 1

What produces the magnetic field in a solenoid?

Moving magnets
Electric current
Permanent magnets

💡 Hint: Think about how electric devices create magnetism.

Question 2

True or False: A solenoid cannot reverse its magnetic polarity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if the current direction changes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a solenoid with specific parameters, including the number of turns, gauge of wire, and current. Then calculate the expected strength of the magnetic field.

💡 Hint: Consider the core material and currents employed to check for field efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe a real-world application of solenoids that utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction and discuss how varying the design could impact its performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how the components might change the force exerted on the bell.

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