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What is an electromagnet?

A magnet made by current in a coil.

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  1. A type of battery
  2. A magnet made by current in a coil ✔
  3. A permanent rock magnet

Why: An electromagnet uses electric current, often in a coil, to create a magnetic field.

Huh, didn't know that: An electromagnet uses electric current, often in a coil, to create a magnetic field.

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That electromagnet is really wired up.
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Answer: A magnet made by current in a coil. An electromagnet uses electric current, often in a coil, to create a magnetic field.

  1. Scouting America: Electricity www.scouting.org/merit-badges/electricity
    Make a simple electromagnet and use it to show magnetic attraction and repulsion.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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