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Not necessarily. electromagnets can be extremely powerful, capable of lifting tons of metal.
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Why do cranes use electromagnets instead of permanent magnets?
Electromagnets are stronger and weigh far less than permanent magnets.
Are bar magnets stronger than electro magnets?
Yes, because electromagnets can lose their magnetism.
How are magnets alike and How are magnets different?
My answer id they have different shapes and colors.
What are the types of magnets?
Ferro-magnets, permanent magnets, temporary magnets, and electromagnets. Ferro-magnets are magnets that are magnetic at a higher temperature than room temperature. do not quote me on that. permanent magnets are magnets that are always magnets, they are the kinds you use a lot. Temporary magnets are things that are magnetic in an extrenal magnetic field. Last but not least, electromagnets. Electromagnets are coils of wire around a cobalt, nickel, or iron. When ou run electricity through the wire, the core and wire become magnetic.
A bar magnet's pull is strongest?
No, electromagnets are stronger than bar magnets.
Electromagnets are generally weaker than permanent magnets?
Depends on the size. One good example of a powerful electromagnet is the one used to lift cars at junk yards. Permanent magnets are not used for that due to the sheer power needed to lift cars. Also, electromagnets can be turned ON and OFF making them useful in picking up and then dropping the junk cars as needed. Another big example of electromagnets are the ones used on power generators to generate electric power.
What are some devices that use electromagnetism?
Electromagnets in scrapyards are used to carry metal around. Electromagnets are better than normal magnets because you can turn the current on and off.
Do all magnets have the same power?
No, some are more powerful than others, as there are your normal refrigerator magnets that hold a few sheets of paper and there are super electromagnets that can hold cars.
What are the advantages of electromagnets against normal magnets?
Electromagnets' magnetism can be manipulated. Electromagnets can be magnetised and demagnetised by passing electric current. Therefore they are used in motors- which works when the coil is magnetised by passing an electric current. It is also used for cranes.
What is a true statement about the magnetic field between two magnets?
The south pole of one magnet is attracted to the north pole of the other magnet.
What are the simalarities and difforences between an electro magnet and a permanent magnet?
Similar Each produces a magnetic field Each has a north and a south pole Different You can turn an electromagnet on and off. Permanent magnets are always "on". They are made from different materials Electromagnets require power. Permanent magnets don't. You can easily vary the strength of an electromagnet, but not a permanent magnet Some permanent magnets occur naturally and have been around for longer than humans have been. Electromagnets were not invented until the 1800's Electromagnets are capable of producing more intense magnetic fields than permanent magnets The names of some permanent magnets are more fun to say: neodymium-iron-boron Just thought I'd toss in that last one
Advantages and disadvantages of electromagnets?
There are many reasons why electromagnets shouldn't be used. For example, permanent magnets are better to use economically because there is no cost of operation, like an electromagnet. There is also no maintenance or hardly any setup required. For permanent magnets, they can be used for a lot longer than electromagnets becausecan be used in hazardous places and are they are unaffected by shock or vibrations. Electromagnets require electricity to run, which costs money. They also burnout or lose its magnetism after a while. There are also many reasons why electromagnets should be used. For an electromagnet, a person could easily control the power of the magnetism, unlike the permanent magnet which has the same intensity throughout. A person could also turn the power of the magnet on and off, which can become useful in certain situations. An electromagnet can also be made stronger than permanent magnets. The electromagnet also has a good field of depth, unlike the permanent magnets limited field depth.
