Question

How does a solenoid behave like a magnet? Can you determine the North and South poles of a current carrying solenoid using a bar magnet? Explain.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

A solenoid behaves like a bar magnet when a current is passed through it. It's one end of behaves as Magnetic North Pole and the other end as Magnetic South Pole. Like in a bar magnet, the field lines emerge from one end and merge into another. ... If the magnet is repelled, the end is north end of the solenoid.

Yes, the north and south poles of a current-carrying solenoid can be determined with the help of a bar magnet.

We can bring the North of a Bar Magnet towards one end of the solenoid

If the magnet is repelled, the end is north end of the solenoid.

• If the magnet is attracted, the end is south end of the solenoid.