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Physical structure The coil are wound on an iron core to setting up magnetic flux through the core and an armature. The armature is supported by a flat spring fixed at the bottom end.

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Electric bell

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Operation

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When the contacts are closed, current flows through the two windings (this is called a horseshoe electromagnet). This creates magnetic flux that pulls the arm (called the clapper) towards the electromagnet.

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Operation The hammer hits the bell and at the same time the contacts are opened. This causes the current to stop flowing and the magnetic flux ceases (collapses). The arm is returned (via a small piece of springy wire at the pivot-point) to a position where the contacts are closed and the current flows again to repeat the action.

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