Can a Loop of Wire Be a Solenoid?

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A single loop of wire can technically be considered a solenoid, but it is not practical due to the lack of a uniform magnetic field inside. While it meets the basic definition of a solenoid, it is an extremely non-ideal version. For a solenoid to be considered ideal, its length must be significantly greater than the radius of any loop. Most people would refer to it simply as a loop rather than a solenoid. Thus, while it fits the definition, its functionality differs greatly from that of a true solenoid.
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Can a loop of wire be considered a solenoid, which has been turned once?

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yes, you can consider it as a solenoid with one loop. but it would practically not be a solenoid, as it won't have uniform magnetic field inside it.
 
it is a solenoid but an extremely non ideal one
for ideal solenoid ... length >> radius of any loop

but mostly any1 would call is just a loop instead of solenoid
 
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