Solenoids & electromagnets

Intros
Lessons
  1. Introduction to Solenoids
  2. Introduction to Electromagnets
Examples
Lessons
  1. Consider the 800-turn solenoid shown in the diagram below.

    Solenoids & Electromagnets.


    What is the current in the windings that would produce a magnetic field of 0.060T at the center of the solenoid?

    1. 3.0A
    2. 8.0 A
    3. 18 A
    4. 290 A
  2. Identify the magnetic field poles 1 and 2 of the current-carrying solenoid in the diagram below.
    Solenoids & Electromagnets.
  3. Which of the four arrows indicates the direction of the magnetic field when current flows in the solenoid shown below?

    Solenoids & Electromagnets.

    1. W
    2. X
    3. Y
    4. Z
  4. A coil of copper wire is wrapped around a compass as shown. Which way will the compass needle point when current flows through the coil?

    Solenoids & Electromagnets.
    1. W
    2. X
    3. Y
    4. Z
  5. A current of 4.3 A flows through a solenoid. The 620-turn solenoid is 14 cm long and has a 3.5 cm diameter.

    Solenoids & Electromagnets.


    What are the direction and magnitude of the magnetic field inside the solenoid?

    Solenoids & Electromagnets.