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Electromagnetism Answer Key

Discover the connection between electricity and magnetism by building electromagnets.

Looking for Electromagnetism answers? This complete answer key provides verified solutions for all student exploration activities and assessment questions in the ExploreLearning Electromagnetism Gizmo.

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Making Electromagnets

Q1.What's an electromagnet?

Answer

A magnet created by running electric current through a wire coiled around an iron core.

Q2.How is an electromagnet different from a regular magnet?

Answer

You can turn an electromagnet on and off by controlling the electric current. Regular magnets are always magnetic.

Q3.How can you make an electromagnet stronger?

Answer

Use more coils of wire, increase the current, or use a better iron core.

Real-World Uses

Q4.Where are electromagnets used?

Q5.What did Oersted discover?

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