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Yes, they are an efficient way of sorting and transferring metals.

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Why do floating globes require power if they are magnetic?

because they use electromagnets whitch use power


Why do MRI scanners use helium?

Liquid helium is used to cool the superconducting electromagnets.


Are all electromagnets magnetic?

All electromagnets are magnetic when they are turned on.


Why surgeons use electromagnets to remove iron bits from wounds?

because when any one gets hurt the iron bits remain on it .


What is one thing made out of neodymium?

Powerful electromagnets

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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.


How do scrap yards separate metals from non magnetic metals?

They use electromagnets to separate magnetic metals from non-magnetic metals/materials in scrapyards.


What are the some uses of electromagnets?

Electromagnets are used in scrapyards to pick up and drop metals that are magnetic because electromagnets are temporary which means you can turn it on and off. They are also used in hospitals and opticians to get metal out of your eye or body, You don't use a normal magnet because if you were in the middle of taking something out of someones eye you would need to be able to stop immediately in case you end up causing more damage.


Does an iron box use electromagnets?

no there is no use of electromagnets in iron box


How do cat scans use electromagnets?

CAT Scan does not use electromagnets, its MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) which uses Electromagnets to produce images of the patient's body.


Do ipods use electromagnets?

no


Where use electromagnets?

Inside of electric motors are electromagnets and permanent magnets. In a metal junk yard large electromagnets are used to pick up metal. In MRI's large electromagnets are used for imaging.


How are electromagnet usful?

Electromagnets are used in many ways. Televisions use electromagnets to direct the electron beam, whereas loudspeakers and earphones use electromagnets to push the diaphragm forwards.


4 ways how to use electromagnets?

Electromagnets are primarily used to produce electricity Any large scale facility with lots of instruments will definitely have electromagnets in it. Generators in the powerhouse uses big electromagnets to produce AC voltage which is then transported for the commercial or residential use.


What do factories use electromagnets for?

yes


What can you use electromagnets for?

the window of the car


How do you ancient Greeks use electromagnets?

The ancient Greeks understood magnets but since they did not have a source of electricity, they did not use electromagnets. They did make compasses.