Traditional solenoids of C type

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The discussion focuses on the construction of traditional solenoids, specifically C type, D type, and cylindrical (tubular) framing. It emphasizes that the strength of the magnetic field inside a solenoid is directly proportional to the current and the number of turns per unit length, as described by Ampere's Law. The participants confirm that wrapping wire around a small tube multiple times will indeed create a strong magnetic field, validating the feasibility of this approach in solenoid design.

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i know the traditional solenoids of C type, D type and cylindrical (tubular) framing but what stops you from making a solenoid from a small tube and wrapping the wire over and over itself many times over?? WOuldn't that make a strong magnetic field / area??
 
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Amperes law tells me that your solenoid will work.

Inside the solenoid the magnetic field is proportional to only two things: the current and the number of turns per unit length. So go ahead.
 

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