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Question
You have been provided with a solenoid AB.
(i) What is the polarity at end A?
(ii) Give one advantage of an electromagnet over a permanent magnet.
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Solution
(i) North pole.
(ii) The electromagnet is a very strong magnet as compared to a permanent magnet.
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