diff --git a/docs/sph4u7.md b/docs/sph4u7.md index c2daad3..060b0a6 100644 --- a/docs/sph4u7.md +++ b/docs/sph4u7.md @@ -33,13 +33,13 @@ The **right-hand rule** for straight-line conductors indicates that when the con (Source: Kognity) -### 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. (Source: Kognity) -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: (Source: Kognity)