phys: Correct solenoid spelling

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eggy 2021-07-26 20:53:38 -04:00
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@ -33,13 +33,13 @@ The **right-hand rule** for straight-line conductors indicates that when the con
<img src="/resources/images/right-hand-rule.png" width=700>(Source: Kognity)</img>
### Selenoid electromagnets
### Solenoid electromagnets
A **selenoid** is a conductor coil in a tight helix. Current passed through a selenoid will generate a **uniform magnetic field** inside the coil with a pattern identical to that of a bar magnet outside it.
A **solenoid** is a conductor coil in a tight helix. Current passed through a solenoid will generate a **uniform magnetic field** inside the coil with a pattern identical to that of a bar magnet outside it.
<img src="/resources/images/selenoid-electromagnet.png" width=700>(Source: Kognity)</img>
The right-hand rule can be applied again to a selenoid to identify the direction of the north pole or direction of magnetic field in the coil:
The right-hand rule can be applied again to a solenoid to identify the direction of the north pole or direction of magnetic field in the coil:
<img src="/resources/images/selenoid-right-hand-rule.png" width=700>(Source: Kognity)</img>