T3L3 Flashcard

Front

What happens when you add more loops of wire to an electromagnet?

Back

The magnetic field becomes stronger.

Front

What kind of objects can be picked up by an electromagnet?

Back

Iron nails and paperclips.

Front

How does a magnetic field behave around a wire loop?

Back

It forms circular patterns around the wire.

Front

Which of the following is true about an electromagnet?

Back

It works only when electricity flows.

Front

What happens to the magnetic field when the electric current is increased?

Back

It gets stronger.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

A type of magnet that works when electric current flows through it.

Front

What materials are typically attracted to an electromagnet?

Back

Ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What is the role of electricity in an electromagnet?

Back

Electricity creates a magnetic field when it flows through the wire.

Front

How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

Back

By increasing the number of wire loops or the electric current.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

An area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.