Why does a current-carrying solenoid, when suspended freely rests along a particular direction? Explain.
Asked by Topperlearning User4th June 2014, 1:23 PM
Answered by Expert
A current-carrying solenoid behaves like a bar magnet. We know that a freely suspended bar magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction. So, a freely suspended current-carrying solenoid also aligns itself in the north-south direction.
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