Suppose we wrap a solenoid coil around a hollow cardboard cylinder. Now suppose that we insert an iron core into the solenoid. What will happen to the coil’s inductance when we insert the iron core? (Explain.)

A. The inductance increases.
B. The inductance decreases.
C. The inductance is unchanged.
D. One needs more information to answer the question.


A. The inductance increases.

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