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The device is known as a "motor".

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Q: What is a device with an electromagnet that continually rotates because of a changing electric current?
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How do electromagnet get their names?

An electromagnet is only magnetic when an electric current is run through it.


Is an electromagnet created by electricity?

Yes. Electromagnets are named only because magnetism is caused because of electric current flowing through.


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Why were some objects attracted by the electromagnet?

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Does the size of the core affect the strength of a electromagnet?

That's because the strenght of the electromagnet is related to the number of coils then, the more coils gets more strenght because as you add more coils to the electromagnet you have more and more magnetic field. -I hope this answer helps you if you have a question regarding any questions on any subject please fell free to ask. Thank You


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Electromagnets are magnets that are powered by electric currents. An electromagnet is usually more powerful than a permanent magnet that does not use electricity because the strength of an electromagnet can be increased by adding additional material, such as more wire or a bigger core, and the magnetic field can be concentrated using wire coils around the core. i hope this did help