Electromagnetism Flashcards by Georgina Tuck

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What is electromagnetism?

The use of electric current to generate a magnetic field

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What is the Right Hand Rule?

If you place the thumb of your right hand in the direction the current is flowing, the direction your fingers curl in will tell you the direction of the magnetic field

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Give three ways to increase the strength of an electromagnet

Increase the current
Increase the number of turns of the coil
Add an iron core

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Electromagnetism Flashcards

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