Electromagnets

Question 1

What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

Answer 1

Electromagnetism

Question 2

What is a coil of wire with a current called?

Answer 2

Solenoid

Question 3

What is a solenoid with an iron core?

Answer 3

Electromagnet

Question 4

How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet? (4 ways)

Answer 4

increase the current, add more loops of wire, wind the coils closer together, use a stronger iron core

Question 5

What is a device that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

Answer 5

electric motor

Question 6

What is a device that transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy?

Answer 6

electric generator