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Which of the following correctly describes a solenoid?

A) The magnetic field around a solenoid is unipolar.
B) The field around a solenoid is termed a bar magnet.
C) A solenoid is created by winding current carrying wire into a coil.
D) Increasing the current in the wires will reduce the magnetic field outside of the solenoid.

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Option C describes a solenoid
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Answer;

C) A solenoid is created by winding current carrying wire into a coil.

Explanation;

-A solenoid is a coil of insulated or enameled wire wound on a rod-shaped form made of solid iron, solid steel, or powdered iron.

-Solenoids have a wide range of applications, for instance they are used as electromagnets, as inductors in electronic circuits, and as miniature wireless receiving antennas.

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