Where is magnetic field strongest in a solenoid?

In summary, the magnetic field inside a solenoid is strongest at the center and is pretty much constant throughout. To find the electric field inside the solenoid, one would need a changing magnetic field. This is because according to Maxwell's equations, the cause for an electric field is either a charge or a changing magnetic field.
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Where is magnetic field strongest in a solenoid?
 
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What do you know about solenoids and what have you done so far?
 
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I have been an experiment of my own and have collected some data.

When a current is produced in a coil it produces an electromagnetic field at the center of the coil parallel to it's length.

The data I corrected shows that the magnetic field is strongest at the center of the solenoid is that right? but the difference is really not great.

Suppose I was supposed to identify the electric field and the electric potential where would I assume that?
 
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The magnetic field inside the solenoid is pretty much constant on the inside. You could use amperes law to find it.
 
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How would you connect electric field with a solenoid experiment?
 
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Googl said:
How would you connect electric field with a solenoid experiment?

I am not sure what you're asking for but you would have an electric field inside the solenoid only while the magnetic field is changing.
 
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Tide said:
I am not sure what you're asking for but you would have an electric field inside the solenoid only while the magnetic field is changing.

But how is that possible, I thoughtn electric field is by per charge? Where exactly will the electric field be inside a solenoid?
 
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atleast maxwell's equation tells that a cause for an electric field is either a charge or a changing magnetic field.
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FAQ: Where is magnetic field strongest in a solenoid?

What is a solenoid?

A solenoid is a long, cylindrical coil of wire that is often used to create a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it. It is commonly used in devices such as electromagnets, motors, and generators.

How does the magnetic field strength change along the length of a solenoid?

The magnetic field strength inside a solenoid is strongest at the center and decreases towards the ends. This is because the magnetic field lines are more concentrated in the center of the coil due to the close proximity of the wire turns, while they spread out at the ends of the solenoid.

Is the magnetic field stronger inside or outside of a solenoid?

The magnetic field is stronger inside a solenoid compared to outside. This is because the magnetic field lines are more tightly packed and aligned inside the coil, while they are more spread out and less aligned outside of the coil.

Does the strength of the magnetic field depend on the number of turns in the solenoid?

Yes, the strength of the magnetic field in a solenoid is directly proportional to the number of turns in the coil. This means that the more turns there are, the stronger the magnetic field will be.

How can the magnetic field be increased in a solenoid?

The magnetic field in a solenoid can be increased by increasing the number of turns in the coil, increasing the current flowing through the wire, or by inserting a ferromagnetic material such as iron inside the coil. These actions will increase the number of magnetic field lines and therefore, increase the overall strength of the magnetic field.

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