Will the direction of the magnetic field reverse when the current through the solenoid is reversed?
1. Yes
2. No

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Solution

The magnetic field generated is always perpendicular to the direction of the current and parallel to the solenoid. Hence if we reverse the current the direction of magnetic field also reverses.

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Will the direction of the magnetic field reverse when the current through the solenoid is reversed? 1. Yes2. No

The magnetic field generated is always perpendicular to the direction of the current and parallel to the solenoid. Hence if we reverse the current the direction of magnetic field also reverses.

Will the direction of the magnetic field reverse when the current through the solenoid is reversed?
1. Yes
2. No