Friday 24 July 2020

electromagnetism - How do I find the polarity of a U-shaped electromagnet?


How do I find the polarity of a U-shaped electromagnet ?


U shaped solenoid


Current flowing clockwise --> South Pole



Current flowing anticlockwise --> North Pole


However the direction of flow of current changes when seen from top as compared to bottom. From the examples, I find that one should view the direction from the bottom. So why is this so ?


In this image:


Another solenoid


I believe the polarity at P is North and that at Q is South. Am I right ?


Is there any other method to determine the polarity of a U-shaped electromagnet ?



Answer



The current direction $I$ is from the positive terminal of the voltage source to the negative terminal.


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Look end on along the axis of the electromagnet.

Clockwise current $I$ direction $\Rightarrow$ south pole
Anticlockwise current $I$ direction $\Rightarrow$ north pole


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