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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

    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.

  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. 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 …

  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. Electromagnets – The Wonders of Physics – UW–Madison

    An electromagnet is a magnet made with electricity. Normal magnets are called permanent magnets. An electromagnet has the same properties as an ordinary magnet. It has a north and …

  7. How Do Electromagnets Work and What Are They Used For?

    Sep 1, 2025 · An electromagnet is a type of magnet where the magnetic field is produced by an electric current. Unlike a permanent magnet, which retains its magnetism without external …