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Difference between solenoid and electromagnet ?
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An electromagnet is an electrically induced magnet. Iron, mostly soft iron ( magnetic material ) surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core. A solenoid is a cylindrical coil of wire acting as a magnet when carrying an electric current.
An electromagnet is an electrically induced magnet. Iron, mostly soft iron ( magnetic material ) surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core. A solenoid is a cylindrical coil of wire acting as a magnet when carrying an electric current.
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