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Magnetic Field Due to Current in a Solenoid

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How is the magnetic field due to a solenoid carrying current affected if a soft iron bar is introduced inside the solenoid?

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The magnetic field around a current-carrying solenoid is similar to the magnetic field produced by a bar magnet.
When a soft iron bar is introduced inside a current-carrying solenoid, the magnetic field inside the solenoid will increase.

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