Electromagnet Summary

Front

How can Sophia make her weak electromagnet stronger?

Back

Coil more copper wire.

Front

What component becomes a temporary magnet when electricity is flowing through the circuit? Options: iron nail, copper wire, battery, switch

Back

iron nail

Front

What component provides the pathway to carry electricity from component to component?

Back

wire

Front

Which component provides the energy or the power source to run the electromagnet?

Back

Battery

Front

Who made the stronger electromagnet: Princess with 30 wraps or Megan with 50 wraps?

Back

Megan

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core

Front

This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?

Back

Add more coils of wire to the nail.

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of an electromagnet?

Toothpick

,

battery

,

Iron nail

,

wire

Back

Toothpick

Front

How are electromagnets different from magnets?

Back

You can turn an electromagnet on/off.

Front

Surrounding every magnet is a __________ __________.

Back

magnetic field