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An electromagnet can be used a couple of ways. It can be used on the end of a crane, to pick up large pieces of metal to be moved into shredders, or restacked for transportation, crushing, etc. It can also be used to separate metal from non-metal pieces. Usually, these types of magnets are on a conveyor belt, and will cull metal from, say, plastics or other non-ferrous metals such as copper, and aluminum.
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Is heap a collective noun?
Yes, the noun 'heap' is used as a collective noun for: a heap of trash.
What types of material cant a scrap heap magnet move?
Anything that is not magnetic, so pretty much anything that is not primarily made of steel. That would include plastic, glass, copper or brass, cloth or paper, etc.
Is an electromagnet always magnetic?
No. Only when an electric charge is put through the electromagnet.
Who was the actor that played Peter Pan in the movie?
Bobby Discoll, in the 1953 Disney movie. Levi Miller in the 2015 movie titled Pan. Jeremy Sumpter in the 2003 movie titled Peter Pan. And, of course, Robin Williams in Hook.
Is their a septimus heap film?
Following the IMDB - Internet Movie Data Base, Septimus Heap: Magyk will came out in 2010.
How does a scrap heap electromagnet help with recycling?
It very efficiently separates ferrous from non-ferrous scrap.
How does a car scrap heap magnet work?
Scrap Heap MagnetUsually the kind of magnet a junkyard uses is an electromagnet. An electromagnet is simply an iron core wrapped around by copper wire. Then current runs through the wire, it becomes a very strong magnet. There are other types, but I think electromagnet is the most common for car scrap heap.
How does a scrap heap crane work?
A scrapheap crane works simply by a piece of soft iron surrounded in coper coiled coil and a electromagnet. when the switch is activated a current is sent from the battery to the electromagnet!
What metals does an electromagnet in a scrap heap attract?
A scrap heap magnet is an electromagnet, therefore whilst it is on, it can attract any magnets and metal objects with any Nickel, Cobalt and Gadolinium in them. Hope that answered your question ^.^
What happens inside a scrap heap magnet?
Scrap heap magnets are basically electromagnets. Electromagnets are simply wire coils usually would around an iron core. When connected to a DC voltage or current source, the electromagnet becomes energized, creating a magnetic field just like a permanent magnet. The magnetic flux density is proportional to the magnitude of the current flowing in the wire of the electromagnet.
What does a circuit diagram for a scrap heap magnet looks like?
The cicuit at first is all conected when it is turned on then the person driving the machine will turn the engine off and the circuit will disconnect causeing the magnet not to keep hold of the metal.
Does steel attract a scrap heap magnet?
A scrap heap magnet attracts steel - but not steel with a high chromium or nickel content
What is an everyday use for scrap heap magnets?
They are used everyday to move scrap iron around the scrap yard...
What magnet is used for scrap heap magnet?
They are used everyday to move scrap iron around the scrap yard...
What do scrap heap magnets repel?
The strength of any electromagnet changes when the current (amperes) or the number of 'turns' of wire in its wire coil changes. Increasing either of them makes the magnet stronger.
Would scrap metal be attracted to electromagnet?
Yes, scrap metal can be attracted to an electromagnet because when an electric current passes through the coil of wire in the electromagnet, it creates a magnetic field that can attract ferromagnetic materials like iron and steel.
What can move on a scrap heap magnet?
Ferromagnetic materials such as iron, steel, and nickel can be attracted to a scrap heap magnet due to their magnetic properties. Other non-ferromagnetic items, such as plastic or wood, would not be affected by the magnet and would not move.
