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How do electromagnets differ from permanent magnets, and what are they used for?Key facts
- An electromagnet is created by running an electrical current through a coil of wire.
- An electromagnet can be made stronger by increasing the current, adding coils, or placing a steel or iron core inside the coil.
- Electromagnets are used whenever a magnetic field that can be switched on or off is needed.
- Electromagnets are used in car locks, electric doors, storing computer data, and lifting scrap metal.
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Without electromagnets we couldn't start our cars, open electric doors, or use computers.
Electromagnets are used whenever we require a magnetic field, which can be switched on or off.
We create an electromagnet by running an electrical current through a coil of wire.
From the wiring in the walls to the …
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