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The magnetic field out of the solenoid is:

Correct answer: A. Negligibly weak

  • A. Negligibly weak
  • B. Uniform
  • C. Uniform and strong
  • D. All of above

Explanation

Magnetic field outside of the solenoid is extremely weak and can be considered negligible. In many practical scenarios, especially for ideal solenoids with tightly wound coils and no external magnetic influences, the magnetic field outside the solenoid is indeed weak compared to the field strength inside the solenoid. The magnetic field lines tend to be more concentrated within the solenoid, and outside the solenoid, they spread out and weaken rapidly with increasing distance from the solenoid.

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