Can the polarity of magnetic field produced by a current carrying solenoid can be reversed by reversing the ends of the solenoid ie, by connecting upside down?

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YES, it will reverse the polarity of the Magnetic Field. By changing the direction of the current, you reverse the poles of the electromagnet.

Magnetic field lines depends on the ditection of current

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Can the polarity of magnetic field produced by a current carrying solenoid can be reversed by reversing the ends of the solenoid ie, by connecting upside down?

YES, it will reverse the polarity of the Magnetic Field. By changing the direction of the current, you reverse the poles of the electromagnet. Magnetic field lines depends on the ditection of current

YES, it will reverse the polarity of the Magnetic Field. By changing the direction of the current, you reverse the poles of the electromagnet.

Magnetic field lines depends on the ditection of current