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What is the primary purpose of a generator?

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To convert mechanical energy to electrical energy.

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How does increasing the size of an iron core affect an electromagnet's strength?

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It increases the magnetic field strength.

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What is the primary purpose of an electric motor?

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To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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Which material is commonly used as a core to enhance the strength of an electromagnet?

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Iron.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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Decreasing the current.

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What is electromagnetism?

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A branch of physics that deals with the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What role does current play in an electromagnet?

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The strength of the magnetic field is directly proportional to the amount of current flowing through the wire.

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What is magnetic field strength?

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A measure of the intensity of the magnetic field, often represented by the symbol B.

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What is the right-hand rule in electromagnetism?

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A method to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor.