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A regular magnet, "Earth Magnet", can be very strong, the disadvantage of using them is that you cannot turn off the magnet. Electromagnet uses the electricity of a common battery and can be turned on and off, such as for switches in a circuit board.

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When would you want to use an electromagnet rather than a permanent magnet?

You would want to use an electromagnet when you need the magnetic field to be controlled and easily turned on and off, such as in industrial applications like material handling or scrap metal sorting. Electromagnets are versatile as the strength of the magnetic field can be adjusted by changing the electric current flowing through the coil.


Advantage of using electromagnet in an electric motor rather than a permanent magnet?

convert electrical energy to energy of motion...! the usage of an electromagnet allows us to control the flow of electrons to the electric rotor,thereby allowing us to control the working of the rotor,whereas with a permanent magnet there will be a continuous supply of energy which can be stopped only if the magnet is damaged or heated.


Is an electric bell a permanent magnet?

No, an electric bell typically contains an electromagnet rather than a permanent magnet. When current flows through the coil of wire in the bell, it generates a magnetic field that attracts an iron striker, causing the bell to ring.


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.


What are the benefits of using an electromagnet rather than a bar manet?

An electro-magnet can be switched on & off - a bar magnet is 'permanent' Think of a scrap-yard. If the magnet they use to pick up huge quantities of metal were permanent, they'd have to manually remove every piece. With an electro-magnet, they simply turn the power on to pick up a load, and off when they want to release it. You can make your own electro-magnet with a battery, some wire and a large nail.

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When would you want to use an electromagnet rather than a permanent magnet?

You would want to use an electromagnet when you need the magnetic field to be controlled and easily turned on and off, such as in industrial applications like material handling or scrap metal sorting. Electromagnets are versatile as the strength of the magnetic field can be adjusted by changing the electric current flowing through the coil.


Advantage of using electromagnet in an electric motor rather than a permanent magnet?

convert electrical energy to energy of motion...! the usage of an electromagnet allows us to control the flow of electrons to the electric rotor,thereby allowing us to control the working of the rotor,whereas with a permanent magnet there will be a continuous supply of energy which can be stopped only if the magnet is damaged or heated.


Is an electric bell a permanent magnet?

No, an electric bell typically contains an electromagnet rather than a permanent magnet. When current flows through the coil of wire in the bell, it generates a magnetic field that attracts an iron striker, causing the bell to ring.


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.


Why do some electromagnets repel rather than attract?

SOME Electromagnet like permanent magnets have two poles(north/south). Likewise the rules for SOME Electromagnets are the same as those of a permanent magnet(same poles repel, different poles attract).


What are the advantages of purchasing an organic fruit basket instead of a regular one?

The main advantage of purchasing a organic fruit basket rather than a regular one is the fact that they are naturally grown. No pesticides are used in the growth of the fruit.


Can you make an electromagnet with aluminum wire?

No. You should use a wire with the best electric conductivity (copper or silver) and wrap it around a (soft) iron core. The wire creates the magnetic field, the iron core concentrates it and turns into a magnet when a voltage is applied to the wire. Iron has rather poor conductivity and malleability so is not suited as the coil of an electromagnet.


Give an example where corrosion is an advantage rather than a disadvantage?

Aluminium oxide is an example of corrosion of advantage rather than disvantage


What did the paperclip say to the magnet on valentine's day?

"I'm rather attracted to you."


Does a can opener have magnets in it?

If you mean an electric can opener, then yes. The electric motor contains an electromagnet, and the cutting arm contains a magnet to lift the can into place and hold the lid. But manual can openers usually don't, unless they were made to double as refrigerator magnets. You usually see that with bottle openers rather than can openers.


What are the benefits of using an electromagnet rather than a bar manet?

An electro-magnet can be switched on & off - a bar magnet is 'permanent' Think of a scrap-yard. If the magnet they use to pick up huge quantities of metal were permanent, they'd have to manually remove every piece. With an electro-magnet, they simply turn the power on to pick up a load, and off when they want to release it. You can make your own electro-magnet with a battery, some wire and a large nail.


Why can't we use a permanent magnet in a scrap yard?

You need to use an electromagnet in a scrap yard so that you can let go of the pieces of scrap that you pick up. A permanent magnet would not allow you to let go.