1. Electromagnet Intro

2. What is an electromagnet?
A temporary magnet made of a wire coil through which an electric current passes

3. How does an electromagnet work?
When an electrical current is passed through a wire, it produces a magnetic field around the wire.

4. Electromagnet Drawing

5. Electromagnet Summary

6. Essential Questions of the Lesson (answer on the bottom of your notes)
How does an electromagnet work? Explain using the words electrical current and magnetic field in your answer.
How do you make an electromagnet stronger? (two ways)
Think of a scenario in which an electromagnet would be more useful than a standard magnet?