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Why are enamelled wires used to wind a solenoid?
ATo insulate neighbouring turns
BTo raise the outside field
CTo lower the resistance
DTo cool the wire faster
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To insulate neighbouring turns
The enamel coating keeps adjacent turns electrically separate so current follows the helical path.
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