5.3.1 Electromagnets
On this page you will explore how electric currents produce magnetic fields, and how we can make electromagnets to exploit this effect. Inquiry questions Disciplinary concepts Look at the images below. Observe and describe what is happening in each case. Can you identify the objects? You may have explored permanent magnetic fields in the unit of inquiry 5.1 Fields and 5.1.1 Magnetic attractions. An electromagnet is a...