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Draw a diagram to represent the magnetic field lines along the axis of a current carrying solenoid. Mark arrows to show the direction of current in the solenoid and the direction of magnetic field lines.
Draw a diagram, showing the magnetic field lines in and around the current carrying solenoid.
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Solution
Along the axis of a current-carrying solenoid, the lines of magnetic fields are nearly parallel to one another.
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