electromagnets

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how can the magnetic field be increased?
by coiling the wire, increase the current flowing or add a core made from magnetic metal
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how is a weak magnetic field formed?
it is formed when an electric current is passed through the wire
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how can you test the strength of the electromagnet?
you can see how many paper clips it can pick up.
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what do the brushes do?
they enable the wires to make contact without tangling.
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are electromagnets stronger and what can they do?
they are stronger than permanent magnets and can be turned off.
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what are electromagnets used for?
they can be used in multiple ways such as heavy lifting in car breakers yards
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what happens in a DC motor?
the wire and core can move freely
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if the lines are close together what does it mean?
it means the more powerful the magnetic field.
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what are the names of the three magnetic metals?
iron, cobalt and nickel
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what happens when two magnets are brought near each other?
they will either attract or repel depending on the north or south-seeking pole.
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how is a weak magnetic field formed?

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it is formed when an electric current is passed through the wire

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how can you test the strength of the electromagnet?

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what do the brushes do?

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are electromagnets stronger and what can they do?

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