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A freely suspended current carrying solenoid always rests in:
A freely suspended current carrying solenoid always rests in:
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The Earth's magnetic field plays a key role in determining the orientation of a freely suspended current-carrying solenoid.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2025
- east-west
- north-east
- north-south
- any direction
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
When a current-carrying solenoid is freely suspended, it aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which runs along the north-south direction. This is why the solenoid always rests in the north-south direction.
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