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  1. Electromagnet - Wikipedia

    An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current. Electromagnets usually consist of copper wire wound into a coil.

  2. Electromagnet | Uses, Properties & Applications | Britannica

    Sep 27, 2025 · An electromagnet is used wherever controllable magnets are required, as in contrivances in which the magnetic flux is to be varied, reversed, or switched on and off. The …

  3. How Electromagnets Work | HowStuffWorks

    Jul 18, 2023 · An electromagnet results when electrical currents flow around some ferromagnetic core. The Earth's core is iron, and we know it has a north pole and a south pole.

  4. What Is an Electromagnet? Definition, Working, and Uses Explained

    Jan 29, 2025 · An electromagnet is a temporary magnet created by passing an electric current through a wire. Learn how electromagnets work, their applications, and how to make one easily.

  5. Electromagnet - GeeksforGeeks

    Jul 23, 2025 · An electromagnet is a magnet powered by electricity, creating a magnetic field that can be controlled. It works by passing an electric current through a coil of wire.

  6. What is Electromagnet? - BYJU'S

    A magnet that consists of a piece of iron or steel surrounded by a coil is known as an electromagnet. The metal becomes magnetic when an electric current is passed through the coil.

  7. Electromagnets: Principles, Types and Uses Explained - Vedantu

    An electromagnet is a type of magnet created when electric current flows through a coil of wire wrapped around a soft iron core. The flow of current produces a magnetic field, making the …

  8. 5.5.1: Electromagnet - Physics LibreTexts

    An electromagnet is a piece of iron inside a solenoid. While the magnetic field of a solenoid may be quite large, an electromagnet has a significantly larger magnetic field. Electromagnets' …

  9. Electromagnet - CK-12 Foundation

    Nov 1, 2025 · What Is an Electromagnet? An electromagnet is a solenoid wrapped around a bar of iron or other ferromagnetic material. A solenoid is a coil of wire with electric current flowing …

  10. Electromagnet – Electricity – Magnetism

    An electromagnet works by generating a magnetic field when an electric current flows through a conductive wire, typically wound into a coil. This phenomenon is based on the principle of …