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  1. Electromagnet - Wikipedia

    Electromagnets usually consist of copper wire wound into a coil. A current through the wire creates a magnetic field which is concentrated along the center of the coil. The magnetic field …

  2. Electromagnet | Uses, Properties & Applications | Britannica

    It uses a large magnet to produce moderate fields but with a pole diameter that may be several metres. Some industries make use of huge, high-powered electromagnets for lifting purposes.

  3. How Electromagnets Work - HowStuffWorks

    Jul 18, 2023 · Electromagnets create a magnetic field through the application of electricity. When you introduce the current, either from a battery or another source of electricity, it flows through …

  4. What is Electromagnet? - BYJU'S

    We already know that an electric current has the ability to produce a magnetic field in a plane perpendicular to the direction of current flow. The electromagnet uses this principle. An …

  5. Electromagnet - GeeksforGeeks

    Jul 23, 2025 · Electromagnets are temporary magnets that form a magnetic field when an electric current is passed through them. These magnets are made by coiling a wire around an iron core.

  6. Electromagnets – Electricity – Magnetism

    Oct 26, 2023 · Explore the fascinating world of electromagnets, their construction, operation, applications, environmental impact, and future prospects. Electromagnets, a fundamental …

  7. Electromagnets – The Wonders of Physics – UW–Madison

    An electromagnet is a magnet made with electricity. Normal magnets are called permanent magnets. An electromagnet has the same properties as an ordinary magnet. It has a north and …