Electromagnet Notes

EQ: What are some ways to increase the

strength of an electromagnet?
What is an Electromagnet?

�Electromagnet-
magnet made by using
an electric current Solenoid

around an iron core

�Solenoid- coil of wire
with electric current in
it
Ways to Increase the Strength of an
Electromagnet

1. Increase the voltage

2. Increase the number
of coils
Ex: switching from a 1.5 V
battery to a 9 V battery
3. Tighten the coils
Summary

There are multiple ways to increase the strength of

an electromagnet. One way is ___________ because
_____________________. Another way is ___________
because _______________________.