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Solenoid

physical science Maturity 11-13

A solenoid is a coil of wire.

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Solenoid-1.png
It looks like a long tube. When power flows through it, it makes a magnet. This magnet helps machines work. It can even help cameras take pictures.
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Sturgeon electromagnet.png
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File:Solenoid-1.png
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File:VFPt Solenoid correct2.svg
VFPt Solenoid correct2.svg
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File:Solenoid with 3 loops.svg
Solenoid with 3 loops.svg
File:Sturgeon electromagnet.png
Sturgeon electromagnet.png
File:Solenoid and Ampere Law - 2.png
Solenoid and Ampere Law - 2.png
File:Finite Length Solenoid field radius 1 length 1.jpg
Finite Length Solenoid field radius 1 length 1.jpg
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Irregular solenoids.jpg
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