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Describe how to make an electromagnet. Use the following words and phrases:

Power supply, coil of wire, current, iron core

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Step-by-step explanation:

Unlike permanent magnet, electromagnet require a power supply to work. The power supply drives an electric current through coil of wire wrapped around an iron core.

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Required items:

  • battery
  • a coil of wire
  • iron core

Electromagnet can be created by wrapping a coil of wire on top of the iron core and passing an alternating current through it with the help of power supply.

  • the magnetic field will be constantly changing.
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