Question

What is the difference between a solenoid and an armature ?

Answer 1

$$\begin{gathered} \mathbf{Armature}\mathbf{:} \\ *\mathrm{It}\mathrm{is}\mathrm{the}\mathrm{rotating}\mathrm{part}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{a}\mathrm{motor}\mathrm{or}\mathrm{generator} \\ *\mathrm{Function}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{armature}\mathrm{in}\mathrm{motor}:\mathrm{Electrical}/\mathrm{magnetic}\mathrm{to}\mathrm{mechanical} \\ *\mathrm{Function}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{armature}\mathrm{in}\mathrm{generator}:\mathrm{Mechanical}\mathrm{to}\mathrm{electrical} \\ \mathbf{Solenoid}\mathbf{:} \\ *\mathrm{It}\mathrm{is}\mathrm{wounded}\mathrm{in}\mathrm{helical}\mathrm{shaped}\mathrm{coil} \\ *\mathrm{The}\mathrm{wire}\mathrm{used}\mathrm{to}\mathrm{make}\mathrm{coil}\mathrm{is}\mathrm{insulated}\mathrm{wire} \end{gathered}$$