Question

Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of a current carrying solenoid. What does the pattern of field lines inside the solenoid indicate? Write one application of magnetic field of current carrying solenoid. [5 MARKS]

Answer 1

Diagram: 3 Marks

1. The magnetic field lines inside a solenoid is as shown below :

Each point: 1 Mark

2. Pattern of magnetic field lines indicates that the magnetic field is the same at all points inside the solenoid.
3. Application - For making an electromagnet.