A long tightly wound cylindrical coil of wire is called:
Correct answer: D. Solenoid
- A. Capacitor
- B. Resistance
- C. Inductor
- D. Solenoid
Explanation
A solenoid is a long, tightly wound cylindrical coil of wire, often with a ferromagnetic core inside. When an electric current passes through the coil, it generates a magnetic field around it. Solenoids are used in a variety of applications, including electromechanical actuators (such as in valves and relays), electromagnetic locks, and magnetic field generation in scientific experiments. They can produce linear motion or create a magnetic field for other components to interact with.
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