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What does the electromagnet pick up?
Ferrous metal.
What does an electromagnet pick up?
Iron, Nickel, Cobalt
Why would electromagnet be used in a recycling yard rather than a strong permanent magnet?
Because with an electromagnet, you can turn it off and on - you can pick things up with it then drop them again.
Is the core of an electromagnet a piece of steel put in the center of the coil?
no
The core of an electromagnet is a piece of steel put in the center of the coil?
no
Why will an electromagnet be able to pick up more steel cans than a permanent magnet?
An electromagnet is a stronger magnet.
Will an electromagnet pick up a piece of copper?
no
What does the electromagnet pick up?
Ferrous metal.
If an electromagnet were used instead of a bar magnet to pick up nails the electromagnet would do what?
It will pick up the nails the same way a bar magnet would do!
What does an electromagnet pick up?
Iron, Nickel, Cobalt
How could an electromagnet on a crane at a scrapyard be made to pick up heavier cars?
increase the current on the electromagnet
What is an electromangnet?
An electromagnet is a magnet that holds electricity so you can pick up magnets.
How can a electromagnet pick up more metal things?
More than what? - An electromagnet can pick up metal due to its magnetism - assuming it is turned on. If you increase the current, the electromagnet becomes more powerful - but you must be careful not to pass too much current, otherwise the wires might burn through.
How do you check tor steel?
The easiest way to check for steel is to use a magnet. A magnet is going to pick up steel and will not pick up metals that do not contain iron.
Can an electromagnet pick up a train segment?
Yes. There are huge electromagnets suspended from cranes that could do that.
Why would electromagnet be used in a recycling yard rather than a strong permanent magnet?
Because with an electromagnet, you can turn it off and on - you can pick things up with it then drop them again.
How can turning on the electricity allow the iron crane to pick up the car?
Connecting the electricity will activate the electromagnet.
