What's the difference between a solenoid and a relay?

[karim102]

Hi ,
I am again. How are you? everything is fine I hope. Anyway I want to know what's the different between Solenoid and Relary, also I want to know when we can use Solenoid and Relary. I mean the good places for them.

Thanks a lot
I appreciate it

 

[mugsby]

Hi ,
I am again. How are you? everything is fine I hope. Anyway I want to know what's the different between Solenoid and Relary, also I want to know when we can use Solenoid and Relary. I mean the good places for them.
Thanks a lot
I appreciate it

a solenoid is used to push or pull something external and a relay is used to open or close a switch(internal).

 

[karim102]

"Thanks for help me Mugsby."

I appreciate it