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1/2 true, when moved though a wire coil electricity is formed.

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What does copper wire and magnets have to do with Electricity?

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How does a magnetic switch work to control the flow of electricity?

A magnetic switch controls the flow of electricity by using a magnet to open or close a circuit. When the magnet is near the switch, it attracts a metal contact, closing the circuit and allowing electricity to flow. When the magnet is moved away, the contact is released, breaking the circuit and stopping the flow of electricity.


What happens when a magnet is moved towards a coil?

You will generate electricity. As the wire cuts through the magnetic field.As the magnet is moved, there will be an induced electro-motive force (EMF) which can cause a current in the coil. Once the magnet stops moving, the current will go to zero.


How is a moving magnet used to create electricity?

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How can a magnet be used to create an electric current?

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What is movable magnet?

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How you can generate electricity by magnets?

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Where does a compass point when it is moved close to a magnet?

That depends on which pole of the magnet it is moved close to. If it is brought close to the "South" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be attracted to the magnet. If it is brought close to the "North" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be repelled and will point AWAY from the magnet, while the "South" end of the compass pointer will point to the magnet.


How can electricity produce by using magnet?

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Can a bar magnet conduct electricity?

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How can a coil wire and a magnet be used to make elctricity?

When a magnet is moved through the coil wire, it induces an electric current in the wire through electromagnetic induction. This current can be harnessed to generate electricity in devices like generators and alternators. The coil wire and magnet setup create a simple yet effective way to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.