Liang is working with an electrical circuit. She replaces a straight electrical wire with a coiled wire.

What is Liang most likely trying to do?

increase the strength of the magnetic field when current flows through the circuit
decrease the strength of the magnetic field when current flows through the circuit
increase the current that flows through the wire when the circuit is active
decrease the current that flows through the wire when the circuit is active

1 answer

Liang is most likely trying to increase the strength of the magnetic field when current flows through the circuit.

Coiling the wire creates a solenoid, which enhances the magnetic field generated by the current. This is because the coiled configuration allows the magnetic field lines to concentrate and strengthen within the coil compared to a straight wire.