Question

What kind of magnetic field is produced by solenoid?

Answer 1

electromagnetic field is produced

Answer 2

Solenoid consists of a length of insulated wire coiled into a cylinder shape.

Current in solenoid produces a stronger magnetic field inside the solenoid than outside. The field lines in this region are parallel and closely spaced showing the field is highly uniform in strength and direction.

Field lines outside the solenoid are similar to that of a bar magnet, and it behaves in a similar way – as if it had a north pole at one end and south pole at the other end. Strength of the field diminishes with distance from the solenoid.

Strength of the magnetic field can be increased by: 
              increasing the current in the coil
              increasing the number of coils in the solenoid; and
              using a soft iron core within the solenoid.

Reversing the direction of the current reverses the direction of the magnetic field.

 

Right-hand rule can be used to find the direction of the magnetic field. In this case, point the wrapped fingers (along the coil) in the direction of the conventional current. Then, the thumb will point to the direction of magnetic field within the solenoid.