Combined Science GCSE
Solenoid
What Solenoid means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Solenoid
A coil of wire carrying an electric current, which produces a magnetic field similar to a bar magnet.
Topics that use Solenoid
- Magnetism and the motor effect (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Solenoid in the exam
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