An electromagnet is built by wrapping wire coils around a nail and connecting them to a battery. When an electric current flows through the coils, a magnetic field is generated, turning the nail into a magnet. This setup helps explain the principles of electromagnetism and its applications.
In this experiment, the teacher builds an electromagnet using a nail, a battery, and five coils wrapped around the nail.
When an electric current flows through the wire coils, a magnetic field is generated, turning the nail into a magnet.
This electromagnetic setup allows the teacher to demonstrate the principles of electromagnetism.
By connecting the ends of the wire coils to a voltage source, such as a battery, the teacher can create an electromagnet that can attract objects made of magnetic materials, such as paperclips.
The number of wire coils will affect the strength of the electromagnet.
By exploring this setup, students can understand the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields, as well as how electromagnets work in various applications, such as motors and generators.