Question

Complete the following statements with an appropriate word / term to be filled in the blank space(s).

You are looking into a solenoid, at its S-pole, along its axis. From your view point, the direction of the current in the solenoid is _______:

• A. clockwise
• B. anti-clockwise
• C. parallel to axis
• D. perpendicular to axis

Answer 1

The correct option is A clockwise

You are looking into a solenoid, at its S-pole, along its axis. From your view point, the direction of the current in the solenoid is clockwise.
The pole of the solenoid can be easily determined by the adjacent figure.