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A simple electromagnet can be made by winding insulated copper wire around a large nail and then running an electrical current (such as from a battery) through the wire.The more windings you have around the… More »
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Electromagnets are found in motors, tape decks, hard drives, VCRs and tons of other devices. Find out what makes an electromagnet "electro" and learn how to make one at home. ... The basic idea behind an electromagnet is extremely simple: By running electric current through a wire, you can create a magnetic field.
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When current flows through the coil, it becomes magnetic. The current makes a magnetic field form around the coil. ... You are currently in: Scinet > Electricity > Magnetism > Making an electromagnet;
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An electromagnet is a magnet that can be turned on and off with a switch. A junkjard crane that picks up a big jumble of scrap metal and deposits it in a railroad car uses an electromagnet.
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Tips For Making a Stronger Electromagnet. Electromagnets are temporary magnets which only become active when an electric current is applied to them. They are made by wrapping copper wire or another conductor around a magnetic core, such... ... Making an Electromagnet...
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Making a Stronger Electromagnet; J0727; Objectives/Goals; Objective: The objective of my experiment was to determine how certain variables affect the strength of the magnetic field of an electromagnet. I tested the variables of electrical power (voltage and amperage), wire gauge, number of wire wrappings, and rod width.
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"Making an Electromagnet" Coursework by GCSE and A level students ... Home > GCSE > Physics > Electricity and Magnetism > "Making an Electromagnet"
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