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Why does winding the wire change its magnetic effect?

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A museum exhibit compares a straight conducting wire with an equal length of the same wire wound into a solenoid. Each wire carries the same current in a separate test. Give one reason why the solenoid arrangement produces a stronger magnetic effect.

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4.7.2.1 Electromagnetism and solenoids

This challenge practises knowledge and exam skills from the official GCSE science curriculum. Use these sources to see the exact subject content and its wider Key Stage 4 context.

AQA specification 4.7.2.1 Electromagnetism and solenoids GOV.UK Key Stage 4 science programme

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