Can an ordinary nail be a magnet?
Wire wrapped around nail Paperclips attracted to the nail Nail How attractive!
A temporary magnet produced by an electric current Electromagnet A temporary magnet produced by an electric current Magnetic Field Current running around magnet (Wire not in this drawing!) No Current Strength of Electromagnet depends upon: 1. The size of the iron core Larger core = Stronger electromagnet 2. The number of turns of wire around the core More turns = Stronger electromagnet
Common Electromagnets You Used Every Day
Which is stronger??? A B
Which is stronger??? A B