The magnetic field lines inside a long, current carrying solenoid are nearly _____ in shape.

linear

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circular

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parabolic

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elliptical

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Solution

The correct option is A
linear

The magnetic field lines inside a long, current carrying solenoid are nearly linear as shown in the figure below.

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