Thank you all for the help on this little project!
I have to apologize about the delay for my thanks. School became overwhelming so I had to put this on hold. I reviewed the info you all provided, along with a great text a professor lent me. While not one of those individual sources described...
I have a practical question to add...
Using a calculator found here: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/magnetic/solenoid.html#c3
I can calculate the magnetic field within a given solenoid. To verify this I have a measured current flowing through the wire and a compass. I align the...