Electromagnet

An electromagnet is temporary magnet made by placing a piece of iron inside a current carrying coil of wire. The more loops of wire, the stronger the magnetic field. The stronger the current, the stronger the magnetic field.

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Which electromagnet is stronger?

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Which electromagnet is stronger?

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• B

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Which electromagnet is stronger?

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• B

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Which electromagnet is stronger?

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• B

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Which electromagnet is stronger?

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Which electromagnet will pick up LESS paper clips?

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Which electromagnet will pick up MORE paperclips?

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What is most likely to happen when the switch is closed?

• A magnetic field should be produced

• The nail will rust

• The battery will explode

• The wire will catch on fire

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Which of these bests describes an electromagnet?

• A permanent magnet made from electric currents.

• A temporary magnet made from electric currents.

• A temporary magnet made from magnetic currents.

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