Difference between revisions of "Electromagnet: Nail and Battery"
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A very simple electromagnet. Double check settings before turning on. | A very simple electromagnet. Double check settings before turning on. Wire is wrapped around an Iron core. A DC current creates a strong magnetic field. Hold the electromagnet over the container of nails. Turn on the current and the nails will be attracted to the magnet. Turn off the current and the nails fall back into the container. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:41, 18 January 2023
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Description:
A very simple electromagnet. Double check settings before turning on. Wire is wrapped around an Iron core. A DC current creates a strong magnetic field. Hold the electromagnet over the container of nails. Turn on the current and the nails will be attracted to the magnet. Turn off the current and the nails fall back into the container.
Location:
- Power supply - K2
- Coil/Magnet - 73
- Nails - J4
