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Ferrous metals like steel. Electromagnets function the same as any other magnet but are only activated by the introduction of electrical current through an insulated wire that is normally coiled around a core of ferromagnetic material, such as soft iron.
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Will an electromagnet pick up a piece of copper?
no
What does the electromagnet pick up?
Ferrous metal.
If an electromagnet were used instead of a bar magnet to pick up nails the electromagnet would do what?
It will pick up the nails the same way a bar magnet would do!
What does an electromagnet pick up?
Iron, Nickel, Cobalt
How could an electromagnet on a crane at a scrapyard be made to pick up heavier cars?
increase the current on the electromagnet
Why will an electromagnet be able to pick up more steel cans than a permanent magnet?
An electromagnet is a stronger magnet.
What is an electromangnet?
An electromagnet is a magnet that holds electricity so you can pick up magnets.
How can a electromagnet pick up more metal things?
More than what? - An electromagnet can pick up metal due to its magnetism - assuming it is turned on. If you increase the current, the electromagnet becomes more powerful - but you must be careful not to pass too much current, otherwise the wires might burn through.
Can an electromagnet pick up a train segment?
Yes. There are huge electromagnets suspended from cranes that could do that.
Why would electromagnet be used in a recycling yard rather than a strong permanent magnet?
Because with an electromagnet, you can turn it off and on - you can pick things up with it then drop them again.
How can turning on the electricity allow the iron crane to pick up the car?
Connecting the electricity will activate the electromagnet.
Why might an electromagnet be used to pick up old cars in junk yards?
it is powerful and can be turned on and off easily
