Observe the figure of a current carrying solenoid.
[(a)] What is meant by a solenoid?
[(b)] The end connected to the positive terminal of the cell will always be the North pole of a solenoid. Is this statement correct? Justify your answer.
[(c)] Write any two ways to increase the strength of the magnetic field formed around a current carrying solenoid.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
(a) Definition of solenoid A solenoid is a long cylindrical coil of many closely wound turns of insulated copper wire through which electric current flows. (b) Correctness of statement Step 1: Concept of polarity}
The polarity of a solenoid depends on the direction of current. Step 2: Right-hand thumb rule}
If we curl the fingers of the right hand in the direction of current, the thumb points towards the North pole. Step 3: Conclusion}
The given statement is incorrect because:
The terminal connected to positive does not always become North.
It depends on the direction of current in the coil.
Final Answer (b):(c) Ways to increase magnetic field strength Step 1: Methods}}
Increase the current through the solenoid
Increase the number of turns (coils)
Insert a soft iron core inside the solenoid
Any two:
02
PYQ 2026
medium
physicsID: kerala-s
Observe the figure showing a rule related to electricity and magnetism. Which law does this figure represent? State the rule.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Concept: Flemingβs Right-Hand Rule Step 1: Identify the figure}
The diagram shows three mutually perpendicular directions using the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger of the right hand. Step 2: Name of the rule}
This represents:
Step 3: Statement of the rule}
If the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger of the right hand are held mutually perpendicular to each other, then:
Thumb β direction of motion of conductor
Forefinger β direction of magnetic field
Middle finger β direction of induced current
Step 4: Application}
This rule is used in:
Electric generators
Electromagnetic induction problems
Conclusion:
03
PYQ 2026
medium
physicsID: kerala-s
Match the following and choose the correct option:
[A.] Bar magnet
[B.] Magnetism is permanent
[C.] Polarity can be changed
[D.] Current carrying solenoid
[E.] Magnetic strength can be varied
[F.] Polarity cannot be changed
1
AEC and DBF
2
ABC and DEF
3
ABF and DEC
4
AEF and DBC
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
Concept: Types of Magnets
Permanent magnets (like bar magnets)
Electromagnets (like current carrying solenoids)
Step 1: Bar magnet properties}
Bar magnet:
Magnetism is permanent β (B)
Polarity cannot be changed β (F)
So:
Step 2: Current carrying solenoid properties}
Solenoid:
Polarity can be changed β (C)
Magnetic strength can be varied β (E)
So:
Step 3: Match with options}
Correct pairing:
Conclusion:
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